Insufficient gap on the switches when they are open and that they are only single pole seems to be the issues with the old socket switches, also a lack of shutters and dodgy wiring on the sockets along with plugs that have uninsulated pins all add up to high risks when using these plug and socket combinations.
I started looking at the South African plug and sockets because I was wondering if there is any point in giving a UK earth loop tester to a charity that sends second hand tools to other countries, I’m not sure how much use it would get though there seems to be a need for such equipment.
Is there any requirement for RCDs to protect sockets in South Africa?
Insufficient gap on the switches when they are open and that they are only single pole seems to be the issues with the old socket switches, also a lack of shutters and dodgy wiring on the sockets along with plugs that have uninsulated pins all add up to high risks when using these plug and socket combinations.
I started looking at the South African plug and sockets because I was wondering if there is any point in giving a UK earth loop tester to a charity that sends second hand tools to other countries, I’m not sure how much use it would get though there seems to be a need for such equipment.
Is there any requirement for RCDs to protect sockets in South Africa?
