On Tue, 28 Aug 2007 20:58:54 +0100, "Doctor Drivel"
wrote:

The rather low maximum current rating (13 amperes) coupled with the use of
flat, rather than round pins is alleged to be a design flaw by some as being
inadequate for heavy duty applications such as three kilowatt electric
heaters or large tumble driers especially on 230 or even 220 volt systems
(220 V is the pre-harmonisation standard in both Northern Ireland and the
Republic of Ireland).

I thought this was a somewhat more mature use of English than dear
old dribble can manage, it appears the child has discovered
Wikipedia.

What a pity he missed the header for this particular section and most
of his quotation of http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BS_1363 which states
"The factual accuracy of this section is disputed."

For some reason he also forgot (from the undisputed part)
"Putting the fuse in the plug also allows a range of ratings to be
fitted providing superior protection for smaller flexes."

"This plug is often described as the safest in the world"


--
Peter Parry.
http://www.wpp.ltd.uk/