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Default Bad 'Mains test plugs' ?

Hi All,

Those 13A fitting 'Mains test plugs' .. are there good one and bad
ones (generally) or are they all basically as 'good' (bad?) as each
other?

Eg, you can get one on Maplin for £3.99 yet I'm sure I've seen them in
my local electrical shop for £16+?

I would have though 3 neons and a few resistors in a plastic moulding
should be nearer the £3.99 mark but have I missed something (like
certification / accuracy / reliability etc)?

I have had a blue one for many years now (or *had* till I went for it
the other day and can't find it ..) so was thinking of getting a
replacement till it turns up (and it will of course) but didn't know
if there were subtly different / more sophisticated jobbies out there
now that warranted the high cost (and if so were they 'better'
safer)?

All the best ..

T i m

p.s. Any of the mains sheds sellum (at the right price) please?