The BS 1363 plug.

In this presentation we will look at the BS 1363 plug.

How it compares with other plugs in the world

What standard it must be made to.

And how to fit one.

PLUGS OF THE WORLD

There are many

type’s of plug
throughout the
world here are a
few of the most
commonly used.
PLUGS OF THE WORLD

North and Central

America.

This is the plug

used in North and
Central America. It
is rated at 120 volts
60 Hz at 15 Amps.
PLUGS OF THE WORLD
Australia, New Zealand
Argentina and China

This is the plug

used in Australia,
New Zealand,
Argentina and
China. It is rated at
240 volts, 50 Hz at
10 Amps.
PLUGS OF THE WORLD

Europe

This is the plug

used in most of
Europe. It is rated
at 220 volts 50 Hz
at 10 Amps.
PLUGS OF THE WORLD

UK and Ireland

This is the plug

used in the UK
and Ireland, It is
rated at 240
volt,50Hz at
13Amps.
How does the UK plug compare to
the rest of the world.

The UK plug is widely

recognised as the safest in the
world this is due to the high
standard they must be
manufactured to BS1363.

These regulations a long winded and very boring.

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 But they basically state that.

The dimensions of the plug must be.

•The live and neutral pins have a rectangular cross
section 6.35±0.13 mm wide and 3.975±0.075 mm in
height.
•They are 17.7±0.5 mm long and their centre lines are
horizontally 11.115±0.065 mm on either side of the
symmetry plane of the plug.
•The protective-earth pin is centred on the symmetry
plane, is 22.73±0.5 mm long and has a cross section
3.975±0.075 mm wide and 7.925±0.125 mm height.
•The centre lines of the live/neutral pins and the
protective pin are vertically 22.23±0.13 mm apart.
 But they basically state that.

And the plug must be fitted with the correct sized fuse
for the appliance.
 What are they made from.

The body of the plug must be made

from a insulating material usually PVC
or rubber.

And the pins are usually made from

brass or bronze.
Wiring a Three Pin Plug
 The colours of wire used in the flex should
be:

Blue for Neutral (N) Brown for Live (L)

Green and Yellow

for Earth (E)
 This is the current standard and has been so
for many years. However the previous standard
is sometimes encountered and this is Black for
Neutral (N), Red for Live (L ).

By law in the UK new electrical products

should now come fitted with a plug.
Remove the cover of the plug that is held in place
by one screw located on the back face of the plug
using a Phillips Screw driver
 After opening the plug lay the cable along the
plug so as to get the required length of outer
covering that needs removing.

Make sure that you leave enough cable to bite the

cable clamp
Carefully cut round the outer covering taking
care not to cut the inner cores or your finger.

Remove the outer covering by sliding it of the

top end
 Remove the cable clamp and place the outer
covering under the clamp and tighten.

None of the coloured wires should be visible outside the clam

 Using the wire strippers, strip the insulation on
the three inner cables back 5-6mm

Twist the bare ends of

each wire so that it
gives extra strength.
 connect up making sure that there are NO stray
strands using a the small flat head screw driver

EARTH - Top A simple way

to remember
the correct
positions of the
wires is:

BL - Bottom Left - BLue BR - Bottom Right - BRown

Your plug should now look like
this

Now replace the top cover

Replace  the fuse, ensuring that it is the correct
amperage for the appliance.
Use the manufacturers recommended fuse
rating.
If this is not known use the following guide:
Use a 3 Amp fuse for appliances up to 700w -
table
lights, electric clocks ,etc.
Use a 5 Amp fuse for appliances up to 1200w -
generally for lighting, but may be used for TV's,
Audio, etc.

Use a 13 Amp fuse for appliances between

700 and 3000w - for heavier appliances,
Hoovers, Washers, etc.
 OVERVIEW
• After opening the plug lay the cable along the
plug so as to get the required length of outer
covering that needs removing.
• Carefully cut round the outer covering taking
care not to cut your finger or the inner cores.
• Remove the cable clamp and place the outer
covering under the clamp and tighten.
• Place the cores into their correct positions:-
• BLUE – Bottom Left, BROWN - Bottom Right
and GREEN/YELLOW - EARTH PIN (TOP)
• Cut the cores to the required length then strip
the insulation back 5-6mm and connect up
making sure that there are NO stray strands.
• Ensure you use the correct fuse rating for the
equipment
• Replace the top