Anyone still using 15A plugs?

[ffutures]

I picked up some cables that included an Apple mains lead (for laptop chargers etc.) with a huge old-style 15A type M round-pin plug. To clarify, this is an Apple-made lead and plug, not something that has been modified.



15A plugs were largely phased out for home use in Britain from the 1950s onward, because they are not nearly as safe as modern plugs and sockets, but are apparently still used for theatre lighting - they're also used in a few bits of the old British Empire, most notably South Africa and other African states, and a bit in India, Pakistan and Nepal.

My first thought was to sell it on eBay, but since I can't actually test it properly and wouldn't expect to make a profit on something that obscure I think I'd prefer to give it away, with preference to anyone who wants to take it off my hands without me having to post it, e.g. at the upcoming Eastercon.

Anyone interested?

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[dewline]

One of my friendlist contacts is South African...

I don't know that they'd be interested, but they might know someone who is.

[ffutures]

I'd really prefer to avoid the hassle of international postage, customs declarations etc. and sending it there wouldn't be cheap - at least £15, probably more. But if they know someone who will be in London we could maybe arrange something.