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@JaitcH

Of course, British versions will cost more because of the excessively large monster plugs used there.

The design goes back to the 1940s, and one could argue that by modern engineering capabilities, it is a behemoth. The plug and socket incorporate various safety features not found on other systems around the world.

BS 1363 is a British Standard which specifies the common single-phase AC power plugs and sockets that are used in the United Kingdom. Distinctive characteristics of the system are shutters on the line and neutral socket holes, and a fuse in the plug. It has been adopted in many former British overseas territories. BS 1363 was introduced in 1947 as one of the new standards for electrical wiring in the United Kingdom used for post-war reconstruction.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets:_British_and_related_types

http://www.fatallyflawed.org.uk/

http://www.bs1363.org.uk/

Anoraks, apply here:

http://shop.bsigroup.com/ProductDetail/?pid=000000000030272031