Phased out types of plugs and sockets

 

The overview below links to pages that show plugs,and sockets, that are developped as alternatives to standard(s) in the given country. These alternatives are already for many years out of production. Some can be found occasionally, others are virtually extinct. Outdated versions of current standard plugs can be found via pages of standard plugs that are shown around the world map (clich map icon top right).

There is a grey zone between Phased out, Uncommon pages. It may help also to check the Classic continental European plugs and socket page.

 

	Germany   Hook plug (Hakenstecker) and matching socket. Click on plug for details >
	Great Britain (1)   Wylex and Dorman & Smith (D&S) plugs and sockets that have been developed as an alternative to BS 1363. Click on one or the other plug for details >			< Wylex     D&S >
	Great Britain (2)   Non-standard plugs for special applications, made by Walsall and Britmac. Click on one of the plugs for details >			< Walsall                          Britmac >
	Great Britain (3)   Non-standard 13A plug with three flat blades. Alternative to commonly used MK-type plugs. Click on plug for details >			< Britmac
	Great Britain (4)   Fitall plug for BS 546 and BS 1363 sockets. Crater adaptable 2A, 5A and 15A round pin plugs. Click on one or the other plug for details >			< Fitall     Crater >
	Great Britain (5)   Bayonet lamp fittings are still in use, but plugs that fit in B22d lighting socket are rarely used anymore. Click on plug for details >
	Greece   Before introduction of CEE 7/3-7/4 (Schuko) in 1989 Greece had at least two types of earthed plugs. The type with three pins arranged in a triangle is shown right. Click on plug for details >

 

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