On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 10:06:54 +0100, dennis@home wrote:

Its not worth it though when you can buy ready made leads to do the same
from maplin that are structurally sound.

Agreed buy the proper thing or a distribution block and male/female leads.
Oh and they may be structurally sound but it is not unknown for brand new
moulded mains leads to be wired incorrectly! They may be new but the
should be tested/checked before putting into service.

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Cheers
Dave.