why do some of the prongs you stick in outlets have holes in them?
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why do some of the prongs you stick in outlets have holes in them?
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The holes are optional for manufacturers, and assist in holding the prongs as the plastic housing is cast. They serve no functial purpose beyond their role in the manufacturing of the plug. Some plugs don’t have the holes at all