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Old 12th Jul 2018, 5:29 pm   #34
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Default Re: MK Plugs and their various designs.

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Originally Posted by G6Tanuki View Post
Yes, in the 1970s there were 'low-profile' nylon plugs whose maker I can't remember but these often had Electricity Board logos [MANWEB, SEEBoard] or "Electra" [which was the house-brand for fridges, freezers etc sold through electricity-board showrooms] moulded in.
hang on, I've still got one...
...somewhere...

Here you go, BICC.
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the hole in the back was due to someone using one of the longer cord grip screws to secure the cover
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The low profile was achieved by incorporating the fuse holder into the brass of the live pin. Crafty.
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