London Ninja

So I haven’t done any formal science projects since electrical engineering courses in school. While wiring some capacitors and resisters to create an analog multiplexor was interesting, I’m definitely more of a Computer Science guy like all mah ninjas. But since electronics are still an interest to me, I decided to conduct an electrical experiment.

So from your science class days, I’m sure you are quite familiar with the scientific method:
1 Understanding Characterization from experience and observation
2 Analysis Hypothesis: a proposed explanation
3 Synthesis Deduction: prediction from the hypothesis
4 Review/Extend Test and experiment

My Experiment:
1. Understanding: US voltage = ~120. UK Voltage = ~240.
2. Analysis Hypothesis: If you pump 240 volts into a 120 volt device, you will blow that shit up. (in scientific terms)
3. Synthesis Deduction: If I plug American shit into a UK socket, it will blow up.

We’ll leave it there and conduct our experiment now. The subject will be a surge protector. These things are created to withstand a huge surge of electricity and cut off the circuit if the surge is at levels greater than what your equipment can handle. The test is simple. Plug that bad boy in and see what happens.

4 Review/Extend:
a. Attach a UK adapter to surge protector.
b. Plug it in.
c. Take note of buzzing noise
d. Observe loud boom directed at my arm, like being in South Central (where I used to hang as a ninja gangsta, beeyotch)
e. Observe natural ninja instincts of dropping surge protector and screaming like a 8 year old girl who just saw a sewer rat.
f. Observe the aftermath of the surge protector

g. Observe the aftermath of my arm.

Conclusion: Plugging 120v American electronics into a 240v UK plug is a bad idea, which may be hazardous to your health. Not recommended to anyone without proper ninja training.