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BS 1363 - 13A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors, and connection units

Ensure the electrical safety of 13 Amp plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units.

Ensure safety and reliability for UK plugs and sockets with BS 1363.

The BS 1363 series provides essential requirements for the safety, construction, dimensional accuracy, testing, and marking for the UK national electrical power plug and socket outlet system.

BS 1363-1 specifies requirements for 13A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins for household, commercial and light industry purposes.

It is an important standard for manufacturers of electrical appliances and cord sets, electrical equipment suppliers and retailers, test and certification laboratories, and trading standards bodies.

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Ensure compatibility, safety and reliabiity with BS 1363

Deliver confidence in plug quality, safety and reliability over repeated usage.
Enhance brand reputation and supply chain efficiency.
Deliver compatibility and interoperability with suitable electric equipment from any manufacturer.
Ensure compliance for the latest technology and product trends.

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Delivering confidence in all aspects of domestic electrical safety

Ensuring electrical safety is critical to maintaining consumer confidence in your brand, but also helps accelerate your business success.

For manufacturers, standards ensure your products will be compatible with socket outlets, compliant with regulatory requirements and the requirements of the relevant Kitemark scheme, and will be readily accepted in the UK and some overseas markets.

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