> I'm struggling to understand how the British grid works Like most things, understanding the history helps. The ring circuit was designed because it uses less

> I'm struggling to understand how the British grid works Like most things, understanding the history helps. The ring circuit was designed because it uses less copper than other methods - and copper was scarce after WWII. Almost all other design decisions either come directly from the idea of saving copper, or the idea that there are not enough Legos to step on so the electric plug must substitute.