2 into 3 - 3 into 2

09/11/2010 - 05:33

I expect a very simple question - but one that has me a little confused. I was looking at buying a generator and extension lead - when I noticed the the connection from the generator was normal two pin, but the extension lead has a 3 pin, so I would have to get a converter from 2 to 3 and back again. Why does Italy have the two types of connection - what is the logic here?

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Take the 3 pin off and fit a multi-block so you can plug whatever you want into it. Ciao Brian

Italy has 3 or 4 types of plugs. The fat two pin are european, but now must have an earth - so are three pin. The smaller three pin are the old style and there is a fat three pin that falls somewhere in the middle but the prongs are further apart than the modern two pin.... you get used to it.....

OK thanks for the comments- why have one standard when you can have three or more ?

2 into 3 - 3 into 2

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2 into 3 - 3 into 2

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OK thanks for the comments-

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