Some Things Worth Looking At

[Crossy]

Whilst not based in Thailand (UK and Ireland) these videos and stories are worth a look.

http://www.esc.org.uk/public/real-life-stories/

http://www.etci.ie/fatalfacts/

http://www.etci.ie/general/video_rcd_big.html

Watch, read and ensure it's not going to happen to you or your family.

Be safe

[Artisi]

Very powerful message/s.

Just confirms that however well you might have your electrics installed and tested - accidents can and do happen.

[electau]

One of the factors that Australia did in the early 1920s was to standardise on a 3 pin plug top and socket from the very start. Earthing was made mandatory in an earthed situation and the MEN system was made a national standard. The problems of mixing 2 and 3 pin sockets never arose. This ensured that all portable electrical equipment was to be earthed by means of a 3 core lead and plug top.

We did not mix the MEN with the TT system. The US, UK, European and others all had problems with the mixing of systems, 2 and 3 pin socket outlets etc.

Australia and NZ made electrical safety a priority then and now.

And we did not use the ring circuit or 13 amp fused plug tops.

Edited May 13, 2011 by electau

[kurnell]

My electrical system in my house is disastrous. Anyone know a good electrician?

[InterestedObserver]

We did not mix the MEN with the TT system. The US, UK, European and others all had problems with the mixing of systems, 2 and 3 pin socket outlets etc.

Australia and NZ made electrical safety a priority then and now.

That's because Down Under got a late start, the others having already experienced the learning curve.

[David006]

One of the factors that Australia did in the early 1920s was to standardise on a 3 pin plug top and socket from the very start. Earthing was made mandatory in an earthed situation and the MEN system was made a national standard. The problems of mixing 2 and 3 pin sockets never arose. This ensured that all portable electrical equipment was to be earthed by means of a 3 core lead and plug top.

We did not mix the MEN with the TT system. The US, UK, European and others all had problems with the mixing of systems, 2 and 3 pin socket outlets etc.

Australia and NZ made electrical safety a priority then and now.

And we did not use the ring circuit or 13 amp fused plug tops.

Unfortunately mate those chapter and verse you keep quoting did/does not apply to imported product from Asia etc.., or if it did then there is a lot of "short circuiting" of the rules ...lol

BTW they were UK style 15a fused plugs methinks ...totally ineffectual anyways as safety factor..........

[electau]

In answer to post #6 by David006.

All electrical equipment imported from Asia or other countries must comply with Australian Standards. The standard for plug tops and sockets is AS3112.

The 13amp fused plug top and socket do not comply with AS3112.

The flat pin sockets to AS3112 are available in 10A, 15A and 20A. The smaller will fit ito the larger size but not vice versa. So one can plug a 10amp plug top into a 15amp socket but not a 15 amp plug top into a 10amp socket.