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BS 546:1950 Two-pole and earthing pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket outlet adaptors

Scope

and adaptors for household, commercial and light industrial purposes, with particular reference to safety in normal use. The plugs are suitable for the connection of portable appliances, sound-vision equipment, luminaires, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. and frequencies from 50 to 60 Hz. Additional requirements are included for plugs suitable for electric vehicle charging.

Non-rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables having conductor cross-sectional areas not exceeding 1.5 mm2.

A plug is mechanical by nature of construction. The product is therefore immune from electromagnetic interference.

Plugs incorporating switches, indicator lamps and a electronic components are not included.

Purpose

Revision of this standard is required to include rewireable products, reflect current safety standards and manufacturing practice and to publish in a modern easier to use format.

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