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For (semi) industrial applications in general IEC 60309 plugs and sockets used in Italy. For special purposes also the Bticino Magic series* offers a 20A single phase and a 10A three-phase type. The most significant characteristic of the Magic series is their irreversibility (in contrast to standard Italian type L devices). The Magic series has been introduced in the 1960.

* find more about Bticino Magic series on the page about Italian domestic plugs and sockets.

 

Bticino Magic 20A socket Bticino Magic 10A 3-phase socket Bticino Magic 10A 3-phase water resistant socket Bticino logo
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Bticino Magic 20A plug Bticino Magic 10A 3-phase plug Bticino Magic 10A 3-phase plug Bticino Magic 10A 3-phase plug

1, 4 Bticino Magic series 20A, 250V single phase socket and plug.
The heavy duty models shown here (nos. 1-7) are larger than the other variants. Inner dimensions of the 20A and three-phase sockets are 30.1 x 10.5 mm, versus 24.9 x 8.7 mm for the 10A and 16A sockets.
The socket is closed by a safety lid (bearing the word ‘’Magic’’ on it, or 3x10) which can be opened only with an even pressure on its surface by an appropriate plug. The plug is energized only when it is inserted fully into the socket.
2, 3 Three-phase sockets rated for 10A, 380V (four contacts: 3P* + earth; *P = either L1, L2 or L3).
Example no.2 is a flush fitting model; no. 3 is mounted in a water-resistant housing with cover.
5 - 7 Three-phase, 4 pin, 10A, 380V plug. Because three-phase Magic plugs are rarely used nowadays, finding such devices proved to be difficult. The museum is grateful to the Btichino Company for donating a plug and socket, see also the Acknowledgments.

 

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