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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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    (sic - I presume this really means live and neutral)



    "Live" is correct terminology for any conductor carrying current in normal service these days (except a PEN conductor) - so we have "line" and "neutral" both being "live" conductors.

     

    It is not  fused, so if the appliance goes faulty it takes out the  entire sub-circuit.



    Unfortunately the same is often true with BS 1363 plugs too now that most circuits are protected by MCBs - the fuse may well blow but usually the MCB trips as well (or first). Only when we had 30A fuses does a 13A fuse provide decent discrimination.


    but hey, a Euro Standard is continuing to break out over the rest of the world...



    Isn't it more of an international standard (that 2-pin Euro plugs happen to be compatible with) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60906-1


      - Andy.
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    (sic - I presume this really means live and neutral)



    "Live" is correct terminology for any conductor carrying current in normal service these days (except a PEN conductor) - so we have "line" and "neutral" both being "live" conductors.

     

    It is not  fused, so if the appliance goes faulty it takes out the  entire sub-circuit.



    Unfortunately the same is often true with BS 1363 plugs too now that most circuits are protected by MCBs - the fuse may well blow but usually the MCB trips as well (or first). Only when we had 30A fuses does a 13A fuse provide decent discrimination.


    but hey, a Euro Standard is continuing to break out over the rest of the world...



    Isn't it more of an international standard (that 2-pin Euro plugs happen to be compatible with) - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IEC_60906-1


      - Andy.
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