Comments by "Mikko Rantalainen" (@MikkoRantalainen) on "Power outlets are topsy turvy - but does it matter?" video.

@richjhart Type C plug (CEE 7/17) is missing the grounding which makes it illegal to use for many purposes. The other type C plug (CEE 7/16) is more commonly known as Europlug and it, too, is missing the grounding. In addition, CEE 7/17 has max rating of 2.5 A which prevents its use for any high power applications. (Yes, there are two Type C plugs which have totally different designs but both are missing grounding. You should use Type E or Type F plugs only for safety but those do not fit all outlets in Europe.)
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As a Finn, our outlets are super-safe compared to any option you can have in the US. Look for images of grounded CEE 7/3 outlets with protective shutters and CEE 7/7 plugs for details.
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@pe1dnn Yes, you're right that double isolated device shouldn't use grounding and can therefore use no-grounded plugs. The current limits of Europlug is still a problem for any power hungry devices.
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