What is a standard 3 pin plug?
3 pin plugs are designed so that mains electricity can be supplied to electrical appliances safely. A 3 pin plug consists of three pins (hence the name). Each pin must be correctly connected to the three wires in the electrical cable.
What are the wires and Colours are connected to the 3 pins in UK plugs?
The wires. In a plug, the blue neutral wire goes to the left, the brown live wire to the right and the green and yellow striped earth wire to the top.
Why are clove shaped plugs illegal in UK?
The item shown is illegal for use in the UK. Beard straightener – here we see an illegal clove shaped plug used10. This item poses a risk of fire and electric shock as the plug is not fused. This again is illegal under the Plugs & Sockets (Safety) Regulations 1994.
What are 3 pin round sockets for?
You may have noticed 5 amp sockets, with three small round holes. They are designed for appliances that take less than a 5 amp current, for example floor lamps, table lamps and fans. These sockets do not work for larger appliances like fridges, washing machines and TVs.
Why 3 pin plug is safer than 2 pin plug?
When connected with an electric circuit, the current flows from the live to the neutral prongs. 3-pin plugs also limit the amount of power that can flow through the circuit, as compared to a 2-pin plug. Hence 3-pin plugs are safer as compared to 2-pin plugs. Hope this helps.
What does the fuse do in a 3-pin plug?
The fuse in a plug is a safety device designed to protect the lead rather than the appliance. It is a deliberate weak link in a circuit which will ‘blow’ if an electrical appliance or extension lead draws too much current due to either an overload or a fault.
Which country has the safest plugs?
British plug
The British plug is the safest in the world. The sockets feature shutters that prevent children from getting a nasty shock, so it’s better than that.
Why are UK plugs so big?
To save copper, Britain adopted the ring main system, with sockets connected sequentially, but this meant each connection needed its own fuse. Instead of putting the fuses in the sockets, they were included in the plugs themselves. Hence the UK’s bigger plugs.
Which countries use 3 pin plugs?
This electrical socket is common in: GB, Ireland, Cyprus, Malta, Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, The Type G plug has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern and includes a fuse (usually a 3A fuse for smaller appliances, such as computers, or a 13A fuse for larger appliances, such as heaters).
Are there 2 pin BS 546 plugs and sockets?
It should be noted that the images purporting to be 2 pin BS 546 types are no such thing. There is not, and has never been, a 2 pin BS 546 plug/socket. BS 546 deals only with earthed plugs and sockets.
Where are the BS 546 and BS 1363 sockets located?
Both BS 546 and BS 1363 sockets, when viewed from the front with the earth uppermost, have the line aperture at the lower right. A Statutory Instrument, the Plugs and Sockets etc. (Safety) Regulations 1987, was introduced to specifically regulate plugs and sockets in the United Kingdom.
What are the different types of plugs and sockets?
British Standard; 1: Standard plugs; sockets with which standard plugs may be engaged. BS 1363. 2: Round–pin plugs; sockets and adaptors with which round–pin plugs may be engaged. BS 546. 3: 2–pin reversible plugs and shaver sockets. BS 4573. 4: Fuse links which are suitable for use in a standard plug. BS 1362. 5
Where does the British Standard BS 546 come from?
BS 546, also known as the Old British standard is used in countries that where electrified by the British, notably India, Pakistan, some East African countries and South Africa. In the UK BS 546 is occasionally used for special purposes. The historyof BS 546 and preceding two and three round pin plugs is given on a separatepage.
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