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Lucien Nunes · 4th Jul 2019, 10:53 pm

I don't think these are technically Europlugs, i.e. made to CEE7/16 type 2. That standard defines the plug as having a maximum rating of 2.5A whereas these examples are rated at 6A and 10A, and do not appear to have the converging pins that are also specified. The concept of Europlug is that its low rating, slim profile and converging semi-flexible pins alllows it to be used in all known European round-pin sockets, even legacy non-CEE7 types, with minimal risk of arcing or overheating.

4th Jul 2019, 10:53 pm	#69
Lucien Nunes Rest in Peace Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: London, UK. Posts: 2,508	Re: 13 amp fuse for 1.5mm mains flex? I don't think these are technically Europlugs, i.e. made to CEE7/16 type 2. That standard defines the plug as having a maximum rating of 2.5A whereas these examples are rated at 6A and 10A, and do not appear to have the converging pins that are also specified. The concept of Europlug is that its low rating, slim profile and converging semi-flexible pins alllows it to be used in all known European round-pin sockets, even legacy non-CEE7 types, with minimal risk of arcing or overheating.