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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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    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?


    Andy Betteridge
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    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?


    Andy Betteridge
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