BS 1363

standard for AC power plugs and sockets used in the United Kingdom and some territories with British connections

Discussed in 3 episodes Wikidata (Q1528507) →

Episodes

#5756: The Blue Plug That Out-Engineers Your House

The blue 230V IEC 60309 connector is tougher than anything on your wall — but the fuse problem and a BS 7671 quirk complicate the swap.

Oct 7
#5675: Wiring a UK Plug: Copper, Tools, and the 1mm Rule

How much copper should show on a UK plug? Why one stray strand matters, and the flush cutter that beats electrician's scissors.

Oct 2
#5609: IEC Cables: Terminate, Split, or Extend?

Rewireable C13 connectors, splitters, and the length ceiling — the practical answers to running power without daisy-chained plug strips.

Sep 27