Jonathan is a professional electrician who has worked within the electrical contracting industry for 26 years, focusing on commercial fire alarm systems Can I use a plug without a top pin? First of all, remove 2″ or 5cm of the outer sheath or insulation of the cable without damaging it by using a knife, snipe nose snips or wire stripper. Good to know: BS-1363 Plug aka UK plug is the safest plug in the world due to the following reasons. Two for lighting only and perhaps being able to use a hairdryer on its lowest setting before it tripped the MCB. The distribution board should not be installed 2.2 meter above the floor, must be protected from the corrosion and away from watery areas. All the wires should be covered in the panel board (i.e. it should not hang outside the panel). Finally, there must be a safety sign near the distribution board.

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Once you have cut your insulation twist the cable cores together, this will give you a neat and easy to terminate the cable. It is essential that the neutral, live and earth wires are placed in the correct pin (Image credit: Getty Images/Steve Jenkins) What fuse should a plug have? Now, loosen the screws on the cable grip (strain relief) to easily connect the phase, neutral and earth wire to the related screw terminals. The plug has no fuse inside and doesnt seem to direct me to earth., neutral or live pins. Not sure if it will be safe to use just wired to an extension cable. Any advise would be greatly appreciated. As a general guideline, appliances below 700W include TVs, power drills, jigsaws, lamps and fridges. Appliances above 700W include circular saws, belt sanders, washing machines and kettles.In this guide, we will show you the step-by-step process of how to wire a plug using a 3 core cable (live, neutral, and earth). If you do not feel competent to carry out any electrical work then you should always consult an electrician or someone who is electrically competent. What you will need 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. Each wire has its own specified colour so as it can be easily identified. There are three terminals and a fuse (rating are different which depends on the load circuit requirements) inside a UK three pin power plug as follow:

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You will also see a fuse holder – ensure that you have the correct fuse fitted for the appliance that you are using. The majority of standard plugs will come fitted with a 13A fuse. Before fitting the plug’s cover ensure that there are no exposed wires from the bottom of the plug and that all cables are terminated and sitting nicely within the body of the plug. Some cables feature a cable clamp – this is to clamp the cable in place and to reduce the risk of the terminations being pulled out if the cable is pulled. If your plug has one of these you will need to remove it before wiring. Terminating the cable The author will not be liable for any losses, injuries, or damages from the display or use of this information or if you try any circuit in wrong format. So please! Be careful because it’s all about electricity and electricity is too dangerous. Remove about half an inch (10mm) of the insulation from the inner cores for all three wires i.e. brown, blue and green/with yellow stripe by using snips, knife or wire stripper. All this process should be carefully done without damaging the wire strands or conductors.A UK plug is also known as British Plug, Type G Plug or BS1363 Standard Plug by IEC = International Electrotechnical Commission) is a three pin plug used to power up electrical appliances and devices. There are multiple types of three pin plugs e.g. Type A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H, I, J, K, L etc, but the G type 3-pin plug is most common in United Kingdom, Singapore, Hong Kong, Malta, Malaysia, Ireland, Cyprus, Qatar, Oman, Kuwait, KSA, UAE, Israel, and other countries following fully or partial of IEC regulations. So there you have it – a step-by-step guide on how to wire a 3-wire and 2-wire plug. If you follow these instructions carefully, you should be able to do it without any problems. And if you do run into any issues, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for help. Thanks for reading! Can I use a UK plug in the United States or Canada?

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Typically a plug will come with a 13A or 3A fuse. The fuse in a plug is a safety device and is there to prevent an overload of electricity. If the circuit becomes overloaded the fuse will blow and cut off the current flow of electricity. The device will stop working and the fuse will need to be replaced before the device will start working again. If you are using a new cable you will need to remove some of the plastic insulation (normally around 4cm). The best way to do this is by carefully using a sharp knife or a pair of side cutters. If you are using an existing cable just ensure that the insulation on each core is in good condition.

Never ever try to play with electricity (as it is dangerous and can be fatal) without proper guidance and care. Do the installation and repairing work in presence of experienced persons having vast knowledge and good practice who knows how to deal with electricity. Firstly they are 16A and are designed to be protected as such in the fixed wiring. Secondly the pins should be marked up - either colour coded or letters embossed in the plastic moulding by the pins (sometimes just the Line and Earth) The earth is the biggest diameter pin. Thirdly, if you are in any doubt about your ability to connect this up seek the services of a competant professional

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Cable grip is used to prevent the tension on the cable in normal operation and pulling out the wire strands from the screw terminals. Cable grip or strain relief should be tightly fitted around the cable after connecting the wire strands in the appropriate terminals. The next step is to remove some of the insulation from each core so they can be terminated. You should move approximately 4 – 5mm of plastic insulation off each core. The best way to do this is using a set of wire strippers. Side cutters can also be used but extra care must be taken to avoid damaging any of the cores. In the UK, plugs come in either 3-wire or 2-wire varieties. The type you need depends on the equipment you’re using and where it’s being plugged in. In this guide, we’ll show you how to wire both types of plug, step by step. We’ll also explain when each type is used. Read on to learn more! Wiring a plug is not a difficult DIY task but it definitely needs to be done correctly. Here we tell you how to replace a 3-pin plug As you can see from the image above, the live and neutral cables are still terminated in the same locations. These can also be identified as L or N normally marked on the body of the plug.First, start by removing the screw that holds the plug together. This will allow you access to the terminations and the fuse holder within the plug. There is a built-in standard fuse (normally 13A) in a BS1363 plug. The rating of the ceramic fuse in the UK plug can be different as it depends on the current capacity and types of protected load. The main function of the fuse in a British plug is to protect the power cord, connected appliance & cables and wires in case of overheating, overload & overcurrent.