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Originally Posted by paulsherwin
The vast majority of table lamps in the UK are also unearthed. They are fitted with a BS1363 13A 3 pin plug because that is the only plug in the system. The earth pin isn't connected to anything and just operates the socket shutters.
Touch controlled lamps were also popular here for a while, but now appear to have fallen out of fashion.
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The new US NEMA 5-15 receptacles have a form of shutter system incorporated. The live and neutral prongs have to be inserted simultaneously for the shutters to open. They're generally located in areas that would be accessible to small children.
USradcoll1, Dave.
