BS 1363-5:2008
13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - Specification for fused conversion plugs

Standard No.

BS 1363-5:2008

Release Date

2008

Published By

British Standards Institution (BSI)

Status

Be replaced 2016-08

Replace By

BS 1363-5:2016

Latest

BS 1363-5:2023

Replace

06/30159706 DC

Scope

This Part of BS 1363 specifies requirements, with particular reference to safety in normal use, for 13 A, fused, conversion plugs for household, commercial and light industrial purposes. The scope of the standard covers two-pole plus earth conversion plugs that are either reusable or non-reusable and that are suitable for the connection of non-BS 1363 type plugs, conforming to a recognized standard, to socket-outlets conforming to BS 1363-2. The scope of this standard is limited to devices with the following characteristics: • that have insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins; • that have one plug portion and one set of contacts intended to connect to a non-BS 1363 type plug that conforms to the dimensional requirements of a standard listed in IEC TR 60083; • that are suitable for the connection of electrical equipment in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz; • that may have the un-terminated metal earth pin replaced with a similarly dimensioned insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) designed to operate the shutter mechanism of a socket-outlet conforming to BS 1363-2. NOTE A metal earth pin can be brass, copper, phosphor-bronze or other metal at least equivalent with regard to its conductivity, resistance to abrasion, and resistance to corrosion. Two categories of conversion plugs are specified, covering normal and rough use. Conversion plugs specified in this standard are intended for the connection of loads to socket outlets; they are not intended for the connection of electrical power generators to socket outlets. Conversion plugs incorporating switches, transformers, thermostats, or other control means are outside the scope of this Part of BS 1363. This standard also does not cover: • non-BS 1363 type conversion plugs, i.e. with a contact set to fit 13 A plugs, and a male plug portion suitable for a non-BS 1363 type socket outlet; or • adaptors (as to which, see BS 1363-3).

BS 1363-5:2008 Referenced Document

• BS 1362 General purpose fuse links for domestic and similar purposes (primarily for use in plugs). Specification*， 2021-05-31 Update
• BS 923-1 Guide on High - voltage testing techniques — Part 1 : General
• BS EN 60695-10-2 Fire hazard testing. Abnormal heat. Ball pressure test method*， 2014-06-30 Update
• BS EN ISO 9453 Soft solder alloys. Chemical compositions and forms*， 2020-10-31 Update
• IEC TR 60083 Plugs and socket-outlets for domestic and similar general use standardized in member countries of IEC*， 2015-10-29 Update

BS 1363-5:2008 history

• 1970 BS 1363-5:2023 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units Fused conversion plugs - Specification (British Standard)
• 0000 BS 1363-5:2016(2019)
• 2016 BS 1363-5:2016 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units. Part 5: Specification for fused conversion plugs
• 2008 BS 1363-5:2008 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units - Specification for fused conversion plugs