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International plugs and sockets

Chris Pearson
As we leave the EU, with all its standardization, I am bound to wonder why plugs and sockets have not been subject to this process. It isn't even that we have our funny square pins and the rest have round ones. Type C (2 pin) is common, but earthed plugs are mostly type E or F. IEC site.


Oh well, too late now!
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    Indeed we came across a situation like this on a site we're working on. We're rewiring a 170 year old listed building, everything existing is dead, save for 2 runs of lights we're feeding from a flex temporarily,  and we have a temporary board in place, with 2x 32 amp circuits, 6mm feeding a couple of double sockets each. all RCD'd of course.


    The builders simply ran one lead (1.5mm2) from the 2nd floor sockets because it was easier to drop down the stairwell. One 13 amp fuse was handling a microwave, about 7 drill chargers, a 2kw fan heater, and a kettle. The only victim was the plug and socket.  Note that the damage is on the neutral. Presumed loose contact. The fuse itself was intact.


    Edit: It was nice to see a builder's extension lead with no primary insulation showing ?
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    Indeed we came across a situation like this on a site we're working on. We're rewiring a 170 year old listed building, everything existing is dead, save for 2 runs of lights we're feeding from a flex temporarily,  and we have a temporary board in place, with 2x 32 amp circuits, 6mm feeding a couple of double sockets each. all RCD'd of course.


    The builders simply ran one lead (1.5mm2) from the 2nd floor sockets because it was easier to drop down the stairwell. One 13 amp fuse was handling a microwave, about 7 drill chargers, a 2kw fan heater, and a kettle. The only victim was the plug and socket.  Note that the damage is on the neutral. Presumed loose contact. The fuse itself was intact.


    Edit: It was nice to see a builder's extension lead with no primary insulation showing ?
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