> > I received a sample of portable extension sockets with a compliance > certificate of BS 1363-2. It is noted the slim enclosure design allows the > mains plugs to be inserted into the sockets up-side-down by mistake. In > such circumstance, only the earth pin is inserted and the plug opens the > shutter of L and N terminals posting the risk to access the L and N > terminals with a test pin. It is a foreseeable misuse but seems no breach > of the safety standard. Can someone share why it can be tolerated by the > standard? > > > > Thanks and regards, > > > > Scott >
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