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The size is cumbersome, but folding plugs are available for devices like phone chargers - the dummy earth pin is retractable, so the overall size of the charger

The size is cumbersome, but folding plugs are available for devices like phone chargers - the dummy earth pin is retractable, so the overall size of the charger is essentially the same as a US or EU charger. >I'd call having a fuse in the plug itself over-designed. I wouldn't. A UK mains circuit typically has a 32A breaker. Pulling that much current through an appliance that's designed for a fraction of an amp or a cable that's designed for 3A is obviously a very hazardous fault condition. Some appliances have a built-in fuse, but many don't and that still doesn't offer the same level of protection as a suitably-sized fuse in the plug.

PrimeMcFly 3y ago
> The size is cumbersome, but folding plugs are available for devices like phone chargers - the dummy earth pin is retractable, so the overall size of the charger is essentially the same as a US or EU charger. How much does a folding plug fold? Look how minimal this[0] is, I've never seen any UK plug anywhere close to that size. > I wouldn't Any reason the fuse couldn't go in the socket instead? [0] https://i0.wp.com/www.cablesgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/USA-Power-Cord-US-Power-Cord-NEMA-1-15P-America-UL-Canada-cUL-Certified-AC-Power-Supply-Cord-Plug-Cable-545x545.jpg https://i0.wp.com/www.cablesgo.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/0...
- drcongo 3y ago
  > Any reason the fuse couldn't go in the socket instead? Because changing the fuse in a socket just because you're unplugging a lamp and plugging in a kettle would be very stupid. With the fuse in the plug, you have the correct fuse in every plug.