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Encyclopedia: BS 1363 (3129 words) |
 | BS 1363 (British Standard) is the standard that defines what is colloquially called the 13 amp plug, which is the most common type of mains power plug in the British Isles. |
| However the lack of earth connection (if the plug has it) and the fact that BS 1363 sockets will often only be protected by a 30 A or 32 A fuse or breaker (which is much higher than the wiring regulations permit for other non industrial socket types) means this is not recommended. |
| In some continental European countries (e.g., Germany), the BS 1363 system is today often used for low-voltage (12 V or 24 V) DC connections in photovoltaic systems, because it provides easily available high-current connectors with fixed polarity that are incompatible with the schuko system and europlugs. |
| NodeWorks - Encyclopedia: BS 1363 (1835 words) |
| BS 1363 (British Standard) is the standard which defines what is colloquially know as the 13 Amp plug, which is the most common type of mains power plug in the British Isles. |
| Other plug types such as IEC 309 and BS 546 are only seen in old installations and specialised applications where either the BS 1363 plug is unsuitable or where it is desired to prevent mateability with the standard variety. |
| However the lack of earth connection (if the plug has it) and the fact that BS 1363 sockets will often only be protected by a 30 A or 32 A fuse or breaker (which is much higher than the wiring regs permit for other non industrial socket types) means this is not recommended. |
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