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[–] 1 point 3 months ago (1 child)

I think the rotated pins on British sockets is reserved for high-current appliances? similarly to how type L has an identical but larger 16A variant

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  • [–] 1 point 3 months ago

    There are higher-capacity versions of the plugs that are rotated, yes, but there are the standard 13A socket with the pins rotated to disallow usage of it to the general public.

    Some systems have the earth pin shaped like a T instead

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