On 03/04/17 13:15, Ahem A Rivet's Shot wrote:
> On Mon, 3 Apr 2017 11:05:23 -0000 (UTC)
> Martin Gregorie  wrote:
>
>> On Mon, 03 Apr 2017 08:51:59 +0100, The Natural Philosopher wrote:
>>
>>> Golly. Anyone would think there were no agreed European and
>>> international standards before the EU!
>>>
>> You either have a short memory, or didn't travel in Europe very much. Now
>> there's just to one mains plug standard throughout Europe (except here).

I dont think that's true.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#CEE_7.2F3_socket_and_C
EE_7.2F4_plug_.28German_.22Schuko.22.3B_Type_F.29

etc.


>
>  Ireland also uses the UK plug and standards, sadly.

Uk 13A plugs are arguably the safest in the world.

- square pins allow for better contact reducing risk of fire through
overheating and arcing.
- the earth pin is mandatory, not optional
- unless the earth pin is inserted the live and neutral are not accessible.

No European plug standard comes close.


>
>> I for one, remember having to carry a range of mains adapters whenever I
>> competed in model flying competitions in Europe. That situation eased
>
>  Yep, I also remember all too well the hassle of keeping change from
> three countries in three different pockets (inevitably coins wound up in
> the wrong pocket), whatever else may be thought of it the Euro is great for
> travellers in Europe - we should have a global single currency and put the
> currency speculator parasites out of business.
>
Yeah, why not sacrifice the economies of spain portugal and greece so
that you can travel between countries without actually having to think
about currency?

There is something so colonial about your attitude...

I see that Sterling is now replacing the Euro as the currency of choice
for international banks..


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