So - no takers for the round pin systems then !
Oh, yes, there is! I just started writing a new round pin standard that will offer:
- Backwards compatibility with Europlug
- Compatibility with current continental plugs
- Polarized plugs with and without earth
- 16A rating
- Compact size
- Child-safety Shutters
- Protective rim and insulating sleeves on live pins
- Naturally tolerant to rain
- Two sockets per box in the UK with flush sockets
- -"- on the continent with semi-flush sockets.
- Three sockets per American style box -"-
I did some math on my way home yesterday, and discovered that you can safely use unfused sockets on a ring main provided certain conditions are met. (MCB+no socket at the ends of the ring+RCD if earth wire is downsized)
[This message has been edited by C-H (edited 08-04-2003).]
