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"Anthony R. Gold" writes:

The point is that other countries could have adopted this and did not and I
doubt that is because the possibility was never considered. Of course the

All the countries which have redesigned their final circuit
arrangements since we did so post war have adopted the UK 13A plug.
I think that speaks volumes for it. (I'm less clear how many of
these routinely use radial verses rings.)

Of course, most countries are still stuck with much older designs.

entire ring system was born of post-war poverty and the copper shortage.

Ever get that feeling of deja vu?

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Andrew Gabriel
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