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ThePillenwerfer · 19th Oct 2012, 11:22 am

I accept that allowing an easy inspection of the earth connection is the stated purpose. However, I've looked at several of my plugs and can't see the wire through the hole never mind if it's securely connected.

It seems strange how as safety standards have raised that this feature was dropped.

- Joe

19th Oct 2012, 11:22 am	#52
ThePillenwerfer Octode Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Sheffield, South Yorkshire, UK. Posts: 1,453	Re: 13 amp plug question I accept that allowing an easy inspection of the earth connection is the stated purpose. However, I've looked at several of my plugs and can't see the wire through the hole never mind if it's securely connected. It seems strange how as safety standards have raised that this feature was dropped. - Joe __________________ "Experts are only good at one thing: explaining why something will not work!"