British Plugs Are Better Than All Other Plugs, And Here's Why

Why it was recommended

There's the obligatory Tom Scott video here, which always gets shared, deservedly so

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What it covers

Tom Scott explains the design of the British BS 1363 plug and socket, including fuses, shutters and safety features, and why he thinks it beats other plugs. It is for a general viewer who does not plan to take a prerequisite first.

Video details

Channel

Tom Scott

Length

4 min 26 sec

Year

2014

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