How NOT to wire a (UK) mains plug

This page illustrates a number of different faults in wiring a mains plug, all of them potentially dangerous.

Summary

Wiring a mains plug is not hard, and most of the pitfalls are easy to recognise.

Safety

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A badly or incorrectly wired mains plug can create a risk of electric shock or fire.

How NOT to do it!

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See how many faults you can spot before revealing the answers by clicking the down-arrows on the right.

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