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a bungalow unchanged since built. Possibly 1940ish. Altough i have seen similar none have been like this. More pics to follow.

0 Former Community Member over 5 years ago

This picture shoes the fuse removed which would normally be screwed externally into the plug.

I'm unaware of any 2/5/15 A plugs vintage plugs incorporating this fused pin. Modern 2 and 5 A yes but vintage no. I've only ever seen this fused pin used on some Reyrolle industrial scraping earth plugs in line with BS 196 of 1930 &/or 1961.

I've grabbed a 1931 catalogue which shows this type of accessory but in a 1951 catalogue, the range is reduced due to the acceptance of 13 A plugs & sockets

I know, I need to get out more.........

Regards

BOD
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0 mapj1 over 5 years ago

low current fused pin plugs have a long history, being prewar as well as the alternative 13A plugs that never caught on despite the distressing tendency to snap off in the socket and leave a live end protruding.

Allowed 5A lights to plug into 15A sockets and similar. Rather pointless as un-fused plugs were always available that fit the same sockets.
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0 Jaymack over 5 years ago

Lozmic:

Close enough Mr Z. And yes the top just unscrews.

Its a surface mount single switched 13A socket. Designesd for a 3pin plug where the fuse actualy plugs into the socket. Very heavy and the switch has a reassuring action. Made by GEC.

Probably designed for days of yore, requiring a positive switching action for D.C. switching and not microgap as nowadays

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