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Default Twin & Earth Black/Red > Blue/Brown transition

Can anybody explain why it took (IIRC) about 30 years for the "standard"
colours for fixed wiring to be harmonised with those for flexible wiring.

Why did this not happen a long time ago?

David



 
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