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  1. 09-24-2013, 10:16 AM #1
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    Welcome from south of Chicago. Ends of power plugs are Brass (not metal)

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    Even the silver ones?
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    Quote Originally Posted by TwiztidM3thods View Post
    Even the silver ones?
    yes. Typically. They are plated. If you take a grinder to it, or just scrape it with a knife, you should see a brass color underneath.
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    Quote Originally Posted by greytruck View Post
    Welcome from south of Chicago. Ends of power plugs are Brass (not metal)
    Brass is a metal. Same as aluminum, copper, mercury, steel.....

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