Comment on xkcd #3186: Truly Universal Outlet
guy_threepwood@lemmy.world 1 day 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.