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Old 9th Jul 2017, 11:38 am   #63
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Arrow Re: Why did folk always unplug the telly at night?

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Originally Posted by Station X View Post
One could question the use of switched sockets? Why are they needed?
It is possible for someone to plug in an appliance with its on/off switch in the 'on' position. Without a switch on the socket - with the switch turned off - the appliance will unexpectedly power-up. Now if that appliance is something like a power saw or an electric drill with a bit fitted . . .

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