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On 2 Jun, 02:02, "Homer J Simpson" wrote:

"Palindrome" wrote in message

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You can buy Permanent Mains Flex Connectors that don't involve plugs and
sockets, eg http://www.maplin.co.uk/images/Full/VJ81C_VJ82D.jpg

"Waterproof" versions are also available, for outdoor use.


These are frowned on in many jurisdictions, however if they are approved in
the UK then they can be used there.


Whats the problem with them? Ours all have cord grips.


In the UK portable equipment has to be provided with a fitted plug - in
recognition of the fact that many people were incapable of correctly
fitting (and fusing) one themselves.

So, what are the chances that one of those will correctly choose and
wire one of the above? Or use a non-rugged one outdoors, drag it around
corners, let it fall into a bucket of water, etc?

Many (most?) do not have anything to limit the bending radius of the
cables at the point of entry close to the fixed cord grip. So strands of
the cores break, leading to the risk of fire, failure, etc.

Few are vapour-tight or even water-tight. As the are often dragged
around through damp grass, left in the shed, etc - there is a real risk
of corrosion..

Bear in mind that a typical application is to "repair" an electric
garden tool - where the user has cut the cable...


Replacing the two cables with a single, contiguous, one is by far the
best solution.

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Sue