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Michael A. Terrell wrote:

They were a dollar. This isn't the same as what I saw, but it will
give you some idea:
http://i00.i.aliimg.com/photo/v0/255041326/DZ_909A_6_way_power_outlet_with.jpg
since the meter was next to the power switch and cord.

That's what we'd call a trailing socket. To be used with an extension
lead. I thought you meant permanently installed sockets. But perhaps you
can't tell the difference.

It look like it would also accept other than the UK 13 amp plug - which is
why some tourists might buy it. It doesn't conform to UK regs.

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