On 04/04/17 10:52, Kerr Mudd-John wrote:
> On Mon, 03 Apr 2017 14:56:13 +0100, The Natural Philosopher
>  wrote:
>
>> 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:
>>>
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>>
>> 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
>
> but I've seen some made of plastic.

Indeed. In the case where the appliance is double insulated and plastic
cased it is deemed that no earth connection is necessary: In that case
the earth pin serves no other function than to open the shutters.

>
>> - unless the earth pin is inserted the live and neutral are not
>> accessible.
>>
>> No European plug standard comes close.
>
> OK
>>
>
> []
>


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