minus-squareguy_threepwood@lemmy.worldtoxkcd@lemmy.world•xkcd #3186: Truly Universal OutletlinkfedilinkEnglisharrow-up2·4 days agoN/L are “reversed” on the UK BS1363 standard vs US/EU Earthed plugs. By having two sets of N/L you can ensure that they are always correctly wired. This is often why some adaptors seem to be “upside down” Most devices can handle N/L being swapped, though. linkfedilink
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N/L are “reversed” on the UK BS1363 standard vs US/EU Earthed plugs. By having two sets of N/L you can ensure that they are always correctly wired.
This is often why some adaptors seem to be “upside down”
Most devices can handle N/L being swapped, though.