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Old 15th May 2019, 10:31 pm   #26
matthewhouse
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Default Re: Any other plug collectors out there?

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Originally Posted by Boater Sam View Post
Just the one at this time, Crabtree.
Possible locked into the socket by the on/off switch.
Yes it suits Crabtree interlocking sockets, one is shown in the attached photo. It's the polished brass one and a plug is shown with it. A nice idea but the sockets only accept Crabtree interlocking plugs, normal plugs will not allow the socket to be switched on. Similarly if you put one of the Crabtree interlocking plugs in a normal socket it will get stuck on most socket shutter mechanisms, and will remain permanently jammed in the socket. If the socket can't be dismantled the socket will likely need to be destroyed to remove the plug.

The MK non standard plug earth pin is shorter than a standard 13A plug pin, so standard plugs won't fit. If you are really determined you can file down the top of a standard plug pin to make them fit, all the other dimensions are the same.

I prefer sockets to plugs, some are shown attached. 3 are interlocking, though sadly the vertical one has had most of the interlocking mechanism removed, and the brown MK for some reason has had part of the mechanism modified so the socket can be switched on without a plug inserted, it still locks the plug in place though, and the design means no special plug is needed.

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