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Brigham · 14th Aug 2021, 8:40 am

It isn't 'vital' that the outer part of the cap is on the neutral; it's just 'preferable'.
One wonders why the Regulations don't specify it, though.
Perhaps to avoid future conflict with some foreign wiring systems?

14th Aug 2021, 8:40 am	#81
Brigham Octode Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Co. Durham, UK. Posts: 1,118	Re: Mains plug restoration It isn't 'vital' that the outer part of the cap is on the neutral; it's just 'preferable'. One wonders why the Regulations don't specify it, though. Perhaps to avoid future conflict with some foreign wiring systems?