Mexico HATES Extension Cords!!!
Summary
TLDRThe video follows an electrician as he travels to different cities in Mexico to examine their electrical systems, outlets, and wiring. He is concerned about safety issues like lack of ground fault protection. He finds a hodgepodge of sketchy, makeshift wiring and outlets in hotels, houses, and streets. Some sockets don't work properly. He tests outlets for safety. The cities are exciting but electrical work seems subpar. He advises proper wiring and protection to prevent fires and electrocution.
Takeaways
- 😱 Mexico's electrical system seems very hazardous and poorly maintained in many areas
- 😅 The video host tests outlets in various locations with some dangerous methods
- 🤔 Ground fault protection seems to be missing from many electrical systems
- 🔌 Outlet and wiring quality varies greatly across locations
- 🌆 Mexico City has a lot of visible cabling that seems chaotic
- 🏨 Hotel rooms often have questionable electrical work
- 💡 One outlet at the resort has GFCI protection that works properly
- 😀 Brilliant sponsors the video and offers interactive science/math courses
- 🎥 The host visits Mexico City, Oaxaca City, Wakka City and a Cancun resort
- 🤯 Overall electrical safety seems lacking with risks for fires and electrocution
Q & A
What is the video about?
-The video is about the narrator visiting Mexico and commenting on the electrical systems, outlets, wiring, and safety standards he observes in different cities like Mexico City, Oaxaca, and Cancun.
What does the narrator think about Mexico's electrical systems?
-The narrator thinks Mexico's electrical systems, wiring, and safety standards are questionable and potentially dangerous in many places he visits.
What electrical safety issues does the narrator find?
-The narrator finds exposed wires, improper grounding, lack of GFCI outlets in bathrooms, overloading of small wires, and more.
Why does the narrator touch live wires during his tests?
-The narrator admits these are risky tests he is doing and tells viewers not to try this at home. He is likely doing it to viscerally demonstrate the lack of ground fault protection.
What are some positives the narrator finds?
-The narrator does find proper waveforms, some outlets with ground connections, and GFCI protection in some of the newer or upgraded places.
What does the narrator recommend viewers do?
-He recommends viewers visit Mexico for the culture, attractions and people, but be cautious with electrical systems and don't use electronics in risky situations.
What is the purpose of the Brilliant sponsorship?
-It allows the narrator to promote Brilliant's interactive math and science courses and offer viewers a discount.
What disclaimer does the narrator give?
-He says only around 1% of his viewers are from Mexico, so he gives a disclaimer that he does not want to offend Mexicans.
Why does the narrator visit Mexico?
-It seems the purpose is to examine and comment on Mexico's electrical systems and standards, while also showing some of the culture and attractions.
What is the tone of the video?
-It has a humorous and exaggerated tone, but also attempts to seriously highlight electrical safety issues observed.
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