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		aidenn0 3 months ago \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: I bought the cheapest EV, a used Nissan Leaf IMO it should be illegal to sell an unfused extension-cord. That would solve like 95% of the issues that get blamed on extension cords.

shawabawa3 3 months ago [–]

This is the case in the UK, another win for our bulky plug socket

aidenn0 3 months ago | [–]

You can fit a fuse in the body of a NEMA 1-15 connector; outdoor Christmas lights, for example do this.

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