Why UK 13amp socket is better for your home than 5 amp one.

ibnanv

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  • Jun 27, 2009
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    It protects against lighting or electrical surge with live more than 5 amp with fuse. So your equipment do not get damaged. Only thing you need to change is fuse. You cannot easyly get electricuted. You cannot get hurt easyly with plug in opposite direction.