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Old 31st Jul 2021, 2:32 pm   #19
duncanlowe
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Default Re: Mains plug restoration

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Originally Posted by avocollector View Post
Interesting - is the old gate in front of L and N sockets operated by the longer earth pin no longer used in the UK? In my day (up to 1970 it was everywhere.
Yes the shutter system is still required, but that's on sockets. The sleeves on plugs is for a different purpose.
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