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BS 1363-5:2008

Superseded

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A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Specification for fused conversion plugs

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

21-06-2019

Superseded by

BS 1363-5:2016

Language(s)

English

Published date

29-08-2008

£298.00
Excluding VAT

Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 General requirements
6 Testing regime
7 Marking and labelling
8 Clearances, creepage distances, and solid insulation
9 Accessibility of live parts
10 Provision for earthing
11 Contacts in conversion plugs
12 Construction of conversion plugs
13 (Not used)
14 Resistance to ageing and to humidity
15 Insulation resistance and electric strength
16 Temperature rise
17 (Not used)
18 (Not used)
19 Connection of the non-BS 1363 type plug and non-BS plug
    retention in conversion plugs
20 Mechanical strength
21 Screws, current-carrying parts and connections
22 Resistance to heat
23 Resistance to abnormal heat and fire
24 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting
25 (Not used)
Annexes
Annex A (normative) - The construction and calibration of a
        calibrated link
Annex B (normative) - Measurement of clearances and creepage
        distances
Annex C (normative) - Determination of the comparative tracking
        index (CTI) and proof tracking index (PTI)
Annex D (normative) - Relationship between rated impulse withstand
        voltage, rated voltage and overvoltage category
Annex E (informative) - Pollution degree
Annex F (normative) - Impulse voltage
Bibliography

Defines requirements, with particular reference to safety in normal use, for 13 A, fused, conversion plugs for household, commercial and light industrial purposes.

Committee
PEL/23
DocumentType
Standard
ISBN
9780580536557
Pages
84
PublisherName
British Standards Institution
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

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BS 1363-1(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 1: SPECIFICATION FOR REWIRABLE AND NON-REWIRABLE 13 A FUSED PLUGS
BS 1363-4(1995) : 1995 13 A PLUGS, SOCKET-OUTLETS, ADAPTORS AND CONNECTION UNITS - PART 4: SPECIFICATION FOR 13 A FUSED CONNECTION UNITS SWITCHED AND UNSWITCHED
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