UL LLC
safety certification company
Episodes
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#5765: Why You've Never Heard of Schneider ElectricIt's on your breaker panel, your UPS, and half the factories on earth — so why is Schneider Electric almost invisible? -
#5746: Why Power Tool Cords Are So ShortNobody regulates that stubby cord — it's container math. And making it longer can actually make your tool more dangerous. -
#5734: USB Amps: What Actually Happens When You Plug InYour device pulls current, it doesn't get pushed — and that changes everything about picking USB adapters. -
#5609: IEC Cables: Terminate, Split, or Extend?Rewireable C13 connectors, splitters, and the length ceiling — the practical answers to running power without daisy-chained plug strips. -
#5810: Standoffs, Anchors, and the Outlet Behind the WhiteboardA missing whiteboard, a metal-stud surprise, and the thread mismatch that turns one fastener into two. -
#5745: Why Europlugs Fit Israeli Sockets So BadlyA 2.5-amp plug, a 16-amp socket, and half a millimeter of interference. The physics of a connection that was never meant to hold. -
#5732: Why You Own 40 Unlabeled Power SuppliesThree standards bodies tried to fix DC connectors. The box of mystery bricks in your closet is the result. -
#5126: The Volunteers Who Let Science Shock ThemCharles Dalziel's volunteers endured muscle-locking shocks to create the safety standards we rely on today. What do we owe them?