[SOLVED] Is it safe to plug my computer into a rusty/corroded 3 prong wall adapter?

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I'm kind of a noob at all this electric stuff, so I bought some new speakers and I had reconfigure the way I plugged my things in. Basically, I got a power strip (15A 120V) that has one pc, 2 monitors and some speakers. While the other slot on the wall has a pretty old wall adapter (15A ,120V, something about 600J so maybe a surge protector/suppressor) kinda like this one.
However, there is some rust/corrosion or something on the prongs, so I was wondering if it is safe to have a computer and a nintendo switch dock plugged into that wall adapter.
The rust/corrosion on the wall adapter prongs are orange-brown-red, like this one, but not completely covered in it.

Anyway, thanks so much to anyone who can help.
 
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Having been on far too many fire saftey courses for work the fireman always talks about fires being started by substandard electrical outlets/strips. I am always catious with such things, if I suspect there is something wrong I will replace straight away.

SCtheLegend17

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Having been on far too many fire safety courses for work the fireman always talks about fires being started by substandard electrical outlets/strips. I am always cautious with such things, if I suspect there is something wrong I will replace straight away.

Why would you do such a thing? Just replace it.


Oh alright thanks so much for replying. I might replace it soon, and use it temporarily for the meanwhile, Thanks guys.
 

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