On Thu, 29 Dec 2005 23:04:05 GMT, (Roly) wrote:

Just out of curiosity, can anybody explain precicely what hazards these
protectors are protecting the plug from ?

Allegedly there was once a Chinese plug factory that received a
complaint about tarnished brasswork on plug pins. So ever after, they
covered them with this superfluous plastic widget.

The David Brent who complained about discoloured plug pins is paid
around 3x what you get, and a silver company Merc.