On 16/06/2011 07:51, RussellMc wrote:
> My brain sees the two outer pins as being phase/neutral and the inner
> structure being the magnetic latch. The two rusty vertical bars may be
> magnet poles which attract the flat plate in the jug. Just maybe the
> magnetic latching also switches the power, but I think not.

That's the way my brain sees it too. I am wondering though, whether the=20
contacts are sprung and close the circuit when the plug is connected.
It looks as though the pins on the appliance might possibly push the=20
contacts a little way in.
I can't quite believe they would design a magnetic plug for safety=20
purposes in one area and overlook another. Although maybe the photo=20
makes the contacts look nearer and more accessible than they really are.

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