On 14 Feb 2006 19:02:33 -0800, "b" wrote:

what you are describing is a schucko plug TYPE F used in Europe NOT the
Uk .
uk plug has 3 flat pins in triangle formation, TYPE G. top one (earth)
slighly longer to enable spring-loaded shielding in the socket to move
downwards revealing the live /neutral only when a plug inserted.. see:

http://users.pandora.be/worldstandar...city.htm#plugs

-B.

Thanks
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