Questions you'd like answering, regardless of how trivial they may seem

[Marchrider]

They do exist, and they do need a special circuit (although other things can also use that circuit, it isn't the case that the socket can only be used for x-ray machines, but that x-ray machines can only use the marked sockets).

Https://electrical.theiet.org/media/2233/gn7-5th-edition-ch09_reprintv2.pdf (Page 82)

system. (b) Designers should take note of the inherent high protective conductor (earth leakage) currents associated with a variety of electronic equipment. Examples of these are information technology equipment and mobile X-ray equipment, which can produce a higher allowable earth leakage current than normal medical electrical equipment.
And
For example, a typical X-ray generator uses a rectifier circuit to generate a d.c. intermediate voltage. Due to this, equipment manufacturers often advise the use of a Type B RCD.

thanks for that, I sort of understand that - plugged into a standard circuit it could easily trip the RCD

I did ask one of the nurses but she said that all she knew was it mustn't be used for anything else; this explanation seemed crazy, if it was a different voltage or something, why use a standard 3 pin socket that anything else could be plugged into - but considering the madness in how hospitals are run then, who knows.

 

[matticus]

True but if it’s up to car driver eye level means the Lorry driver will have the same issue seeing cars and bikes and the road (which are in the fog) as anyone else

Yes, and I've heard of alarming near-misses with low-slung sports cars that were hidden in the fog!

I still think the HGV drivers will be at an "advantage" - because any extra information is good - but I'd agree that it could catch them out! (Frankly I've lost track of the original scenario under discussion - mea culpa ... )

 

[Accy cyclist]

I received a phone call today from my health centre, asking if I'd like to be interviewed tomorrow morning by a group of student doctors. I don't know why I've been chosen/asked. It's probably one of those where you're chosen at random. Anyway, I said yes I'll do it as I just have to know what they are going to ask me! I wonder what questions I'll be asked. 🤔

 

[HMS_Dave]

I received a phone call today from my health centre, asking if I'd like to be interviewed tomorrow morning by a group of student doctors. I don't know why I've been chosen/asked. It's probably one of those where you're chosen at random. Anyway, I said yes I'll do it as I just have to know what they are going to ask me! I wonder what questions I'll be asked. 🤔

I believe they are calling all Accrington Stanley fans in to make sure they're OK, given their teams performance this year.

 

[ebikeerwidnes]

I believe they are calling all Accrington Stanley fans in to make sure they're OK, given their teams performance this year.

They also have a scheme for Everton fans to help train Psychiatrists

or so I have heard