Clippasafe Plug Socket Covers

Before buying and using these socket covers, or any other make, have a look at www.fatallyflawed.org.uk. The 13A "square" pin sockets used in the UK have had to conform to British Standard 1363 since the late 1940s. They HAVE to have a built in safety shutter on the live contacts. This makes them inherently very safe and no other safety cover is necessary. In many sockets these shutters are opened by inserting the earth (top) pin. So-called "safety" covers make the ideal tool for doing this when turned upside down or when broken. (See above website). Far from adding to safety, most, possibly all, "safety" ...  Read the complete review