Duraplug 4 way leads.

[Deleted member 9648]

Doing a pat test this week I came across several duraplug 4 way leads..(the 4 socket bar type)..not new but not all that old. It was possible, with out much effort to pull apart the two parts of the plastic case far enough to expose the live parts within. First thought they must be broken,but all the fixing screws were in place and it appeared to be a design fault........one to be aware of,not come across this before....I failed them all.

 

[IQ Electrical]

Doing a pat test this week I came across several duraplug 4 way leads..(the 4 socket bar type)..not new but not all that old. It was possible, with out much effort to pull apart the two parts of the plastic case far enough to expose the live parts within. First thought they must be broken,but all the fixing screws were in place and it appeared to be a design fault........one to be aware of,not come across this before....I failed them all.

Wow, were they actually Duraplug or just that type?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

They were duraplug branded....black case......by gripping the two halves of the case on a corner it was easily possible to separate them far enough to touch live bits,definately not good.

 

[Des 56]

That was an excellent observation especially if they are the genuine article,

I was wondering what to make of this description of conformity ?

A range of UK manufactured mains connectors, all in accordance with BS1363/A (13 amp) or BS546 (15 amp).
Note: These connectors are approved for use in the UK and certain other non-European countries only. ( my bold)That was a supplier description

The problem with a lot of familliar brands are that the manufacturing has emigrated overseas
MK state "made in the UK".but thats probably untrue

 

[Marvo]

'Made in the UK' often tends to mean the parts are manufactured under license in the Far East and the thing is assembled in the UK to avoid the higher import taxes on finished items.

 

[MarkieSparkie]

I thought genuine Duraplug 4 ways were Plastic top cover and rubber base.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I'm going back to the site next week...I'll see if they are still on site and see if I can take them away for further investigation,and get some pics on here.

 

[stoneworld]

They are the best 4 ways you can get in my opinion but that said, I have 150 of them here that I am making into extension leads and I have found 3 so far that have stripped threads on the terminal screws!!!

 

[oldtimer]

Have you thought of writing to Duraplug highlighting your findings and inviting them to comment