What is the difference between the UK plug and the EU plug?
What is the difference between the UK plug and the EU plug? A small adapter allows American-style plugs (two flat prongs) to fit into British or Irish outlets (which take three rectangular prongs) or continental European outlets (which take two round prongs).
Is it illegal to have a plug socket in the bathroom UK?
It's not illegal, but there are technical standards that make it impossible in most bathrooms. Sockets are allowed in British bathrooms provided they are 3 meters or more away from the water sources (taps in the sink or bath as well as showers). Shaver-supply units are the single exception to the standard.
Is UK plug different from EU plug?
Although the most widespread model in Europe is type C, the type of plug from the UK and Ireland is G. The pin or male has three rectangular flat pins placed in a triangular or t position. The third of the pins of this type of plug serves as a grounding and the plug also has a fuse inside.