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South Africa bans switched sockets to improve safety.

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New requirements for socket outlets in South Africa


I wonder if they considered stipulating double pole switches on the sockets?


Presumably they prefer sockets that are compatible with European equipment than UK equipment.


 Andy Betteridge
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    UK electricians will probably go into meltdown looking at the Crabtree.co.za range of socket outlets with 16 and 6 amp outlets in the same plate and fuse less  plugs.


    The 6 amp outlets can share a switch or be unswitched, and it all seems to be a a bit of a pick and mix assortment.


    I presume the original plugs and sockets were the old British Standard 15 and 5 amp plugs and sockets that we still occasionally see in use in the UK.


    Andy Betteridge
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    UK electricians will probably go into meltdown looking at the Crabtree.co.za range of socket outlets with 16 and 6 amp outlets in the same plate and fuse less  plugs.


    The 6 amp outlets can share a switch or be unswitched, and it all seems to be a a bit of a pick and mix assortment.


    I presume the original plugs and sockets were the old British Standard 15 and 5 amp plugs and sockets that we still occasionally see in use in the UK.


    Andy Betteridge
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