It always seems very strange to me that they didn't just go the extra mile, given that the UK were joining the common market etc (Was CENELEC in exsistance?)

and standardise on 220V or at least 230V [Linked Image]

On the 250V thing all wiring devices here are also rated 250V.. including some very definitely European fittings like old schuko plugs and sockets.

Only MCBs and RCBs are rated 220 or 230V


[This message has been edited by djk (edited 12-30-2003).]