“I normally refuse to join in campaigns but this seemed so important, and the ‘safety’ covers so absurd and dangerous, that I agreed”
Author, TV presenter & Patron of FatallyFlawed
Dr Adam Hart-Davis
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“Sockets in the UK are designed to keep people safe. Our UK design has been better than the majority of other countries, for many years.  Socket covers are an absolute con and totally unnecessary.” 
Engineering, Maths and Science presenter on TV
FatallyFlawed Supporter
Johnny Ball
 

Fact Sheets

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Do I Need Socket Covers? - Fact Sheet

Takes a look at how safety is built-in to UK sockets,
and discusses why covers are unnecessary.

Does Size Matter? - Fact Sheet

Standard sockets are made for standard plugs.
What happens when you put a socket cover with the wrong size pins into a socket?

Dimensional errors in sample socket covers - Fact Sheet

None of the samples we have tested are made to the correct dimensions, this technical data sheet presents the measurements that we have made.

Cover collection
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Do YOU still think “safety socket covers” are a good idea?

The bottom line is:
Safety is designed into UK sockets  - plug in  covers reduce safety!

Please sign the e-petition on  the UK Government website calling for regulation of socket covers.
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