"Andy Champ" wrote in message
. uk...
: On 04/01/2012 13:14, Jerry wrote:
: On the slip side, the BS 1363 design can be very difficult to
: insert/remove, the force needed can be quite high (especially
for
: the elderly or those with muscular problems), thus a risk of
the
: terminals making poor contact, also because (as you say)
there is
: less risk of a BS1363 plug being pulled out accidentally two
: other risks are present, should the lead become stranded the
lead
: is damaged/parts company with the internal connections in
either
: plug or appliance and more importantly should electrocution
occur
: it is a dammed sight harder to purposely pull the appliance
lead
: out of the socket from a distance.
:
:
http://www.google.co.uk/products/cat...ed=0CEkQ8wIwBg
:

URL relates to a "Thermoplasic moulding 13 AMP Fused Easy pull
handle BS 1363 IP20 Rated Grip for easy removal of plug from
socket"

....and?........

That's product is great for someone with a problem with their
finger-grip, it does nothing to help those with muscular
problems, nor does it provide a solution to the other two issues
I mentioned relating to flex damage from being strained and
emergency disconnection (although if the flex was cable tied to
the handle...).
--
Regards, Jerry.