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BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018

BS 1363-1:2016+A1:2018

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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Specification for rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs

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BSI 2018 86
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This part of BS 1363 specifies requirements for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. The plugs are suitable for the connection of portable appliances, sound-vision equipment, luminaires, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz. Additional requirements are included for plugs suitable for electric vehicle charging.

Requirements are specified for plugs incorporating a fuse link conforming to BS 1362:1973. The plugs may be rewirable or non-rewirable complete with flexible cable. Two categories of plugs are specified covering normal and rough use. Rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables conforming to the relevant parts of BS EN 50525 (see Annex H), having conductor crossā€‘sectional areas from 0.5 mm2 to 1.5 mm2 inclusive.

NOTE 1 See 19.1.

Non-rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables having conductor cross-sectional areas not exceeding 1.5 mm2.

NOTE 2 See 19.4.

This standard also applies to non-rewirable 13 A plugs which have the earth pin replaced with a similarly dimensioned protrusion made of insulating material designated as an insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) designed to operate the shutter mechanism of socket-outlet conforming to BS 1363ā€‘2:2016.

A plug is mechanical by nature of construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference.

Plugs incorporating switches and indicator lamps are included within the scope of this part of BS 1363.

Plugs incorporating electronic components detailed in Annex G are included within the scope of this part of BS 1363.

Recommendations for plug in equipment incorporating BS 1363ā€‘1 plug pins are given in Annex I.

NOTE 3 The titles of the publications referred to in this part of BS 1363 are listed in the bibliography.

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PDF Pages PDF Title
5 Foreword
7 1 Scope
2 Conditions of use
8 3 Terms and definitions
11 4 General
5 General conditions for type testing
12 Table 1 ā€” Schedule of tests
13 6 Classification
7 Marking and labelling
15 Table 2 ā€” Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and cable grip tests related to size of flexible cable
8 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
16 Table 3 ā€” Minimum clearances for basic insulation
18 Table 4 ā€” Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation
Table 5 ā€” Withstand voltages for insulation types
19 9 Accessibility of live parts
10 Provision for earthing
20 Table 6 ā€” Torque values for screws and nuts
21 11 Terminals and terminations
23 12 Construction of plugs
31 Table 7 ā€” Actuator test force
13 (Not used)
14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
32 15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
33 16 Temperature rise
34 Table 8 ā€” Permitted temperature rises
35 17 Breaking capacity of switches incorporated in fused plugs
18 Normal operation of switches
19 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage
38 Table 9 ā€” Connection of flexible cables
20 Mechanical strength
39 21 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
40 22 Resistance to heat
23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
41 Table 10 ā€” Application of glow-wire test
42 24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
25 Electrical and thermal stress of clamp type (screwless) terminals
43 26 Overload tests
27 Cyclic loading test
44 Figure 1 ā€” Test pin (see Clause 12)
45 Figure 2a ā€” Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers (see Clause 9)
46 Figure 2b ā€” Hardwood block for Figure 2a
47 Figure 4a ā€” Dimensions and disposition of pins (see Clause 12)
49 Figure 4b ā€” Concave shrinkage allowance for ISODs
50 Figure 5 ā€” Gauge for plug pins (see Clause 12, Clause 20 and Clause 22)
51 Figure 6 ā€” Apparatus for testing plug cover fixing screws (see Clause 12)
52 Figure 7 ā€” Mounting plate (see Clause 12)
53 Figure 8 ā€” Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient plugs (see Clause 12)
55 Figure 9 ā€” Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins (see Clause 12)
56 Figure 10 ā€” Apparatus for pressure test at high temperature (see Clause 12)
57 Figure 11 ā€” GO gauge for socket-outlet (see Clause 13)
58 Figure 17a ā€” Test apparatus for temperature rise test (see Clause 16)
59 Figure 17b ā€” Dummy front plate for temperature rise (see Clause 16)
60 Figure 18 ā€” Apparatus for flexing test (see Clause 19)
61 Figure 19 ā€” Solid link for test on fuse clips (see Clause 20)
Figure 20 ā€” Tumbling barrel (see Clause 20)
62 Figure 23 ā€” Apparatus for pressure test (see Clause 22)
64 Figure 28 ā€” Calibrated link (see A.1)
65 Figure 29 ā€” Calibration jig for calibrated link (see A.2)
66 Figure 32a ā€” Apparatus for tests on plug pins: A plug pin under test (see Clause 12)
67 Figure 32b ā€” Apparatus for tests on plug pins: Details of anvils (see Clause 12)
Figure 33 ā€” Apparatus for torsion test on pins (see Clause 12)
68 Annex A (normative)ā€‚ The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
69 Annex B (normative)ā€‚ Measurement of clearance and creepage distances
Table B.1 ā€” Minimum values of width X
73 Annex C (normative)ā€‚ Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index (CTI) and Proof Tracking Index (PTI)
74 Annex D (normative)ā€‚ Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
Table D.1 ā€” Rated impulse withstand voltage for plugs energized directly from the lowā€‘voltage mains
Annex E (normative)ā€‚ Pollution degree
75 Annex F (normative)ā€‚ Impulse voltage test
Table F.1 ā€” Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level
76 Annex G (normative)ā€‚ Requirements for incorporated electronic components
78 Annex H (informative)ā€‚ Specific structure of BS EN 50525 and its derivation from British Standards and from HD 21 and HD 22 (BS EN 50525ā€‘1:2011, National Annex NA)
Table H.1 ā€” Specific structure of BS EN 50525 and its derivation from British Standards and from HD 21 and HD 22 (BS EN 50525ā€‘1:2011, National Annex NA)
79 Annex I (informative)ā€‚ Recommendations for products that incorporate BS 1363ā€‘1 plug pins
Table I.1 ā€” List of clauses
80 Annex J (informative)ā€‚ Dimensions for plug profiles
Figure J.1 ā€” Normal plug profile
81 Figure J.2 ā€” Compact plug profile
82 Bibliography

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