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bionicmerlin · 15th May 2021, 2:34 pm

Just got a couple pictures of the last generation plug tops .Basically it’s the original Nettle design but the Delta MEM version. The grey ones were a special . Originally supplied to Habitat and other specialist stores. The quality of these were excellent as the pins were nice and rigid ,so little movement on the wires and fuse holders . Ideal for high current items

One other point Nettle sockets in the very late 70s were double pole switched.At the time frowned upon by several electricians as they were worried the neutral side of the switch could fail leaving the appliance live . How times have changed Andy

15th May 2021, 2:34 pm	#13
bionicmerlin Heptode Join Date: May 2010 Location: Warminster, Wiltshire, UK. Posts: 682	Re: Nettle electrical Just got a couple pictures of the last generation plug tops .Basically it’s the original Nettle design but the Delta MEM version. The grey ones were a special . Originally supplied to Habitat and other specialist stores. The quality of these were excellent as the pins were nice and rigid ,so little movement on the wires and fuse holders . Ideal for high current items One other point Nettle sockets in the very late 70s were double pole switched.At the time frowned upon by several electricians as they were worried the neutral side of the switch could fail leaving the appliance live . How times have changed Andy Attached Thumbnails __________________ I bet that car doesn't have a suppressor.