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Not just Norway, it is exceedingly common everywhere in the world. Down is off, up is on. Alternatively - press on the down part to switch off, press at the to
by huhtenberg 8y ago
Not just Norway, it is exceedingly common everywhere in the world.
Down is off, up is on. Alternatively - press on the down part to switch off, press at the top part to switch on.
- JensRex 8y agoIt's the opposide in Denmark. Top pressed in, the switch is off. https://i.imgur.com/TWH1YjY.jpg https://i.imgur.com/TWH1YjY.jpg
- maaaats 8y agoOff-topic, but I find the sockets and switches in Denmark to be weird. They are so different from the ones in Norway and Sweden. Maybe newer houses are more similar to here, but I've mostly seen those you posted in Denmark. The socket is basically just two holes.
- JensRex 8y agoThis system of sockets is unique to Denmark, and it is still used. However, the Schuko system was allowed to be installed, a few years back. Source: Me, danish electrician.
- daurnimator 8y agoIt's the opposite in Australia: "down" is on; "up" is off. This is nominally off: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_switch#/media/File:Australian_Architrave_2_Gang_Switch_Plate.jpg https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Light_switch#/media/File:Austr...