Quite a lot of plugs are polarized, as you would see if you followed the link in my post. This includes plugs in the USA, Canada, Japan, China, Argentina, Switzerland, Denmark.
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We can’t agree which one is best. When Tom Scott proclaimed his home plug to be the best I scoffed. I thought my own home plug is better.
The UK G type is the only one which is insulated, fused, grounded and polarized by default:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets#Comparison_of_standard_types
This is great for electrical safety, though it’s a very bulky plug.
6·4 months agoOriginally it was something like Race Inspired Cosmetic Enhancements.
I think this is a bit of a backronym, as it refers more to “import” vehicles from Japan.
Mixer taps exist in the UK and are widely used.