r/oddlyterrifying 3d ago

Stealing electricity in Southeast Asia

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u/imkirok 3d ago

Am I the only one in this thread who isn't an electrical engineer and doesn't understand this?

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u/funfactwealldie 3d ago

I don't think u need to be an EE u just have to had paid attention in high school physics

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u/imkirok 3d ago

I must not have. Can you tell me the issue here?

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u/alvik 3d ago

Wires are insulated for safety, minimizing the risk of getting shocked.

Safety pins don't have insulation because they're not meant to have electricity running through them.