In a message dated 9/23/02 4:47:15 PM Central Daylight Time, [email protected] writes:
> The shutters stay closed whenever the socket has no plug present to > prevent contact with the L or N pins. I suppose this additional protection > is considered necessary for children in the UK. > Not Additional protection, essential protection.... A number of plugs now have a sleeve on the live and neutral pins that stop even inadvertant contact during the insertion process. Something I do frequently with US plugs... I have changed all my 230 volt US connectors in my home for English ones. They are just safer. Cheers, Derek.
