Inteligent folks explain this....

[blume357]

This just drives me crazy when I buy an appliance.... often the plug has one of these over it..... I can't for the life of me figure out why they do this... unless it is someone who runs the plant's brother's challenged cousin needs a job and this is the only thing they are qualified to do... put these on.

 

[Slyk Willy]

I call it a supervisor part...looks good but doesn't do anything.

 

[toysoldier]

It insures you are getting a virgin appliance.

 

[Jeepnik]

They can be put back on making the appliance appear “virgin” again. I knew girl like that once. Appearances can be deceiving.

The actual purpose is to keep the prongs from being bend or otherwise damaged.

 

[loaded round]

Sure doesn't look like any virgin girl I've met!

 

[Mike J]

They can be put back on making the appliance appear “virgin” again. I knew girl like that once. Appearances can be deceiving.

The actual purpose is to keep the prongs from being bend or otherwise damaged.

I believe Jeepnik pretty much nailed it. The purpose is to keep the prongs from getting bent

 

[blume357]

you mean like this:

 

[Igor]

you mean like this:

Exactly.........and it can still claim to be a virgin.

 

[Jeepnik]

you mean like this:

See, they improved the idiot.

 

[Watchman]

Just to point out the irony here, intelligent is spelled with two Ls. :lol: :wink:

 

[arfmel]

You guys are silly. The plastic cover keeps electricity from leaking out of the wire in shipment.

 

[Montelores]

I found this, seems sensible.

The pin covers are to protect the components from damage caused to sensitive circuits by ESD (Electrostatic Discharge). that is also the reason for plastic bags being used to cover other components. The plugs have the caps on when sent to manufacturers and are required on all electrical items.

https://forums.digitalspy.com/discussion/1466144/brand-new-electrical-items-what-is-the-point-of-the-plastic-plug-protectors-for

Monty

 

[hittman]

Probably a law requires it.

 

[SamV]

I kinda thought it was for protection.
Montelores apparently found the right answer. Obviously it is for protection, kind of like a condom. Hmm, it is on a male plug too!

 

[Mega Twin]

I thought it was to keep the smoke in.

 

[blume357]

Just to point out the irony here, intelligent is spelled with two Ls. :lol: :wink:

I have to laugh at myself.... now I can't even correct it.... that would just be wrong... you would think I would have seen it

But then maybe I was just directing this toward the 'inteligent' folks here?

So now I'm going to slightly change this post... this plug came on a multi-use battery charger.. conditioner... alternator checker.... 80amp starter made by Dewalt (or should I write 'default'?)... it also has a usb charging plug as well as a 120volt plug in on the front... I in my 'inteligence' just assumed the 120 volt connector was an inverter and if I hooked this thing up to a battery it would give me 120 volt power... it did say it was rated at 6 amps and even has a fuze for it. So, what did discover? The 120 volt outlet on the front only works if it is plugged into 120 volts! What the use is that?

 

[wheelgun1958]

I in my 'inteligence' just assumed the 120 volt connector was an inverter

It's not an inverter.

The 120 volt outlet on the front only works if it is plugged into 120 volts! What the use is that?

Your guess as good as mine.

 

[Rick Courtright]

You guys are silly. The plastic cover keeps electricity from leaking out of the wire in shipment.

Hi,

Is that so the appliance starts up faster when you plug it in? Or does it help fill up the wire with electricity if you have one of those stupid "Push the button and hold to a count of 29" on/off switches?

Rick C

 

[wheelgun1958]

You guys are silly. The plastic cover keeps electricity from leaking out of the wire in shipment.

Hi,

Is that so the appliance starts up faster when you plug it in? Or does it help fill up the wire with electricity if you have one of those stupid "Push the button and hold to a count of 29" on/off switches?

Rick C

I thought everyone knew that you touch a 9v battery to the prongs to prime the electrons.

 

[protoolman]

Someone thought how can we come up with a way to produce more single use plastic waste.

 

[Jeepnik]

The 120 outlet is likely so that you can use the unit as a power conditioner when supplying power with a non full sine wave generator.
I have a larger version that works quite well.

 

[Pal Val]

Looks to me like some idle-minded lawyer decided that there was a possibility of a lawsuit if an appliance were shipped with its three-prong plug unprotected. So, a team of engineers was called to provide a solution, and after several meetings and discussions, they created the "prong protector device" shown in the photo. Further analysis of the invention by a committee of corporate attorneys resulted in the adoption of the device for use in all appliances being delivered. This is why a bit of plastic costing less than a cent to manufacture ended up adding twenty dollars to the cost of the appliance.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I in my 'inteligence' just assumed the 120 volt connector was an inverter and if I hooked this thing up to a battery it would give me 120 volt power... it did say it was rated at 6 amps and even has a fuze for it. So, what did I discover? The 120 volt outlet on the front only works if it is plugged into 120 volts! What the use is that?

OK, I'll ask . . . what do the instructions say about it? :wink:

 

[Jeepnik]

Instructions, we don’t need no stinking instructions. We are men, well most of us anyway.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Well, that didn't take long . . . :?

 

[BROKENBEAR]

See ..you needed smart guys ..dumb old me ..I would have guessed to keep a child from emulating seeing their parents plug in the plug and them trying to do so with little wet fingers in contact with the prongs while contact is actually made in the wall socket ????

Bear

 

[Rick Courtright]

OK, I'll ask . . . what do the instructions say about it? :wink:

Hi,

Is that Flatgate's voice we hear off in the distance?

Rick C

 

[Ale-8(1)]

OK, I'll ask . . . what do the instructions say about it? :wink:

Hi,

Is that Flatgate's voice we hear off in the distance?

Rick C

Now that you mention it . . . :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[ProfessorWes]

I thought it was to keep the smoke in.

Well, depending on what you have, replacement smoke may be available should worst come to worst.

https://www.bing.com/images/search?q=lucas+electrical+smoke&qpvt=lucas+electrical+smoke&tsc=ImageHoverTitle&FORM=IGRE

:lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[blume357]

Actually in looking at the instructions.... it is called an "AC pass through" and so that kind of explains it.... then it points out that it is limited to 6 amps and there is a fuze for this... then they say to refer to the other instructions on this is the front of the book.... there are no other instructions other than the usual warnings about plugging anything like this devise in....

"I'm a man, but I can change, if I have to, I guess......."