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"Autolycus" writes:
Why do all electrical appliances sold with 13A plugtops have plastic
protectors on the pins?

I think to stop the pins scratching the appliance in transit.

It seems near-criminal to throw away such beautiful plastic mouldings,
but I can't think of a use for them. Has anyone?

Well, they're probably recyclable if you have a recycle collection
service.

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Andrew Gabriel