(57) The present invention provides an adapter (1) for retaining a moulded plug (51) within
itself. Preferably, the adapter (1) comprises:
an upper (5) and a lower (3) portion;
a plurality of pins (15, 17, 19) which extend from the lower portion (3) for connecting
the adapter (1) to the mains;
means (14, 50) for securing a moulded plug (51) having at least two pins (53, 55)
within the adapter (1);
means (21, 23, 29) for receiving in electrical contact respective ones of the plug
pins (53, 55), each receiving means being electrically connected to a respective one
of the mains pins; (15, 17, 19) and
means for removably securing the upper portion to the lower portion.
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