Re: Two cables in one plug ?

Use of unshrouded 13A plugs and unswitched sockets would represent an
unacceptable hazard in a domestic environment though, since normal
working
practice is not to kill the power to your ring main whilst plugging in
a
kettle!

It all depends on where you are. In France, Germany, and Italy, there
is no such thing as a switched socket outlet.The connector design is
such that you can't get your fingers to the live pins. With UK 13A or
15A outlets, to BS1363 ir BS655, you can, if you are careless.

On the other hand, the UK fused plugs provide a higher standard of
protection. I am always slightly worried when in plug a table lamp,
wired in 3A cable, into a socket protected by a 16A fuse. This offers
no protection to the cable.

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