The IEC309/CEE17 range are also recognized and used in the U.K., where we also know them under the designation BS4343.
As in most of Europe, the blue 2P+E (2-pole & earth) and red 4P+E are the most common, although the yellow 2P+E types are also used here on building sites where Health & Safety Regulations require portable tools to be 110V types. The low-voltage white and violet types are also found in some industrial locations.
The blue types for 1-ph 240V are almost universal now for RV and campsite hook-ups, in contrast with some parts of the Continent where Schuko or French-style outlets are common.
[This message has been edited by pauluk (edited 10-23-2002).]
