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BS 1363-1:2023

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

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BSI 2023 88
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6 Foreword
9 1 Scope
2 Normative references
11 3 Terms and definitions
14 4 Conditions of use
15 5 General
6 General conditions for type testing
16 Table 1 — Schedule of tests
17 Figure 5 — Gauge for plug pins
18 7 Classification and rating
7.1 Classification
7.2 Rating
Table 2 — Rated current and maximum fuse rating in normal use, and load for flexing and cable grip tests related to size of flexible cable
19 8 Marking and labelling
20 9 Clearances, creepage distances and solid insulation
9.1 Clearances
21 Table 3 — Minimum clearances for basic insulation
22 9.2 Creepage distances
23 Table 4 — Minimum creepage distances (mm) for basic insulation
9.3 Solid insulation
Table 5 — Withstand voltages for insulation types
9.4 Requirements for printed wiring boards and equivalent construction
24 10 Accessibility of live parts
25 Figure 2a) — Apparatus for mechanical strength test on resilient covers
26 Figure 2b) — Hardwood block for Figure 2a)
11 Provision for earthing
27 Table 6 — Torque values for screws and nuts
12 Terminals and terminations
30 13 Construction of plugs
31 Figure 4a) — Dimensions and disposition of pins
33 Figure 4b) — ISOD dimensions
36 Figure 6 — Apparatus for testing plug cover fixing screws
37 Figure 1 — Test pin
38 Figure 32a) — Apparatus for tests on plug pins: A plug pin under test
39 Figure 32b) — Apparatus for tests on plug pins: Details of anvils
41 Figure 33 — Apparatus for torsion test on pins
42 Figure 7 — Mounting plate
43 Figure 8 — Plug pin deflection test apparatus for resilient plugs
45 Figure 9 — Apparatus for abrasion test on insulating sleeves of plug pins
46 Figure 10 — Apparatus for pressure test at high temperature
47 Table 7 — Actuator test force
48 14 (Not used)
15 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
15.1 Resistance to ageing
15.2 Resistance to humidity
49 16 Insulation resistance and electric strength
50 17 Temperature rise
51 Figure 17a) — Test apparatus for temperature rise test
53 Figure 17b) — Dummy front plate for temperature rise
55 Table 8 — Permitted temperature rises
18 Breaking capacity of switches incorporated in fused plugs
19 Normal operation of switches
20 Connection of flexible cables and cable anchorage
56 Figure 18 — Apparatus for flexing test
59 Table 9 — Connection of flexible cables
21 Mechanical strength
Figure 19 — Solid link for test on fuse clips
60 Figure 20 — Tumbling barrel
61 22 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
62 23 Resistance to heat
63 Figure 23 — Apparatus for pressure test
64 24 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
24.1 General
24.2 Glow-wire test
65 Table 10 — Application of glow-wire test
25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
66 26 Electrical and thermal stress of clamp type (screwless) terminals
27 Overload tests
67 28 Cyclic loading test
28.1 Requirement
28.2 Testing
68 Annex A (normative)  Requirements for incorporated electronic components
70 Annex B (informative)  Recommendations for products that incorporate BS 1363‑1 plug pins
Table B.1 — List of clauses
71 Annex C (normative)  Pollution degree
72 Annex D (normative)  Relation between rated impulse withstand voltage, rated voltage and Overvoltage Category
Table D.1 — Rated impulse withstand voltage for plugs energized directly from the low voltage mains
Annex E (normative)  Impulse voltage test
73 Table E.1 — Test voltages for verifying clearances at sea level
Annex F (normative)  Measurement of clearance and creepage distances
Table F.1 — Minimum values of width X
74 Figure F.1 — Example 1
Figure F.2 — Example 2
Figure F.3 — Example 3
75 Figure F.4 — Example 4
Figure F.5 — Example 5
Figure F.6 — Example 6
76 Figure F.7 — Example 7
Figure F.8 — Example 8
Figure F.9 — Example 9
77 Figure F.10 — Example 10
Figure F.11 — Example 11
Annex G (informative)  Dimensions for plug profiles
78 Figure G.1 — Normal plug profile
Figure G.2 — Compact plug profile
79 Annex H (normative)  The construction and calibration of a calibrated link
Figure 28 — Calibrated link
82 Figure 29 — Calibration jig for calibrated link
83 Annex I (normative)  Determination of the Comparative Tracking Index and Proof Tracking Index
Annex J (informative)  Annex identification migration from 2016 edition to 2023 edition
84 Table J.1 — BS 1363 annex identification migration from 2016 to 2023
86 Bibliography
BS 1363-1:2023
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