Figure 8.14. Insertion in the outlet of this surge protector is blocked to plugs with less than
two prongs
![Photograph of a surge protector that that has an outlet blocked to plugs with less than two prongs.](mistakefig8-14.gif)
Figure 8.15A. A screwdriver cannot penetrate the outlet slot because of the shutter
![Photograph of a screwdriver poking at a surge protector but is blocked from entering the outlet slot because of a shutter.](mistakefig8-15a.gif)
Figure 8.15B. The shutter is designed to prohibit insertion in either slot
![Photograph of a surge protector with a shutter designed to prohibit insertion in either outlet slot.](mistakefig8-15b.gif)
Figure 8.16. Outlet with correct plug inserted
![Photograph of a surge protector that has an outlet with the correct plug inserted.](mistakefig8-16.gif)
Figure 8.17. Secure socket covers prevent accidents
![Photograph of a wall outlet with socket covers to prevent accidents.](mistakefig8-17.gif)
Figure 8.18. Outlets should be effectively secured to the wall
![Photograph of a wall outlet with rotating plug openings as a safety precaution.](mistakefig8-18.gif)
Source: Photos courtesy © Koncept Technologies Inc. Used with
permission.
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