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  1. Socket-outlet protectors - Institution of Engineering and Technology

    • Accessories to BS 1363 are designed and made to exacting requirements so that the plug perfectly fits the socket-outlet. When the BS 1363 system was defined in the 1940s, designers wanted to make sure tha… See more

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    The intended function of the socket-outlet protector sounds simple – but the reality can be quite the opposite. There is no standard for socket protector design and performanc… See more

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    What Does BS 7671:2018+A1:2020 Require?

    Regulation 553.1.201 states: “Every socket-outlet for household and similar use shall be of the shuttered type and, for an AC installation, shall preferably be of a type complying … See more

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    Where Did It All Start?

    During the Second World War, the government of the day commissioned a number of reports that looked at how the country could rebuild once the war was over. Discu… See more

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  1. BS 1363 - 13A Plugs, Sockets, Adaptors, Connections | BSI

    Ensure the electrical safety of 13 Amp plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units. The BS 1363 series provides essential requirements for the safety, construction, dimensional accuracy, testing, and marking for the UK …

  2. AC power plugs and sockets: British and related types

    BS 1363 plug, with a plastic pin insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) and sleeved live pins. A BS 1363 plug has two horizontal, rectangular pins for line and neutral, and above these pins, a larger, vertical pin for an earth connection. …

  3. BS 1363 - NTA - UK Plug Expert

  4. 6 Outlet Surge Protector, British BS1363A Outlets, 220 …

    Aug 29, 2024 · Plug your PC, printer, scanner, router, modem, television, stereo receiver or other home/office electronics into six BS1363A outlets to protect them against dangerous surges, spikes and line noise. The 1.8-meter AC power …

  5. Understanding the UK 3-Pin Power Cord: A Complete Guide

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