SS 145-1:2019
Specification for 13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units – Part 1 : Rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs
OVERVIEW
Specifies requirements for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, 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, luminaries, etc. in a.c. circuits only, operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V r.m.s. at 50 Hz.
Requirements are specified for plugs incorporating a fuse link conforming to SS 167. The plugs may be rewirable or non-rewirable complete with flexible cord. Two categories of plugs are specified covering normal and rough use. Rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables conforming to SS 358-5 or IEC 60227-5 having conductor cross-sectional areas from 0.5 mm2 to 1.5 mm2 inclusive.
Non-rewirable plugs are intended for use with flexible cables having conductor cross-sectional areas not exceeding 1.5 mm2.
Also applies to non-rewirable 13 A plugs which have the earth pin replaced with a similarly dimensional protrusion made of insulating material designated as an insulated shutter opening device (ISOD) designed to operate the shutter mechanism of a socket-outlet conforming to SS 145-2.
Plugs incorporating switches and indicator lamps are included within the scope of this part of SS 145.
Does not cover plug incorporating remote control switching and remote energy monitoring functions.
COMMENTS
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PRODUCT DETAILS
| Status | Current |
|---|---|
| Edition | 2019 |
| No. of Pages | 96 |
| ICS Classification | 29.120.30 Plugs, socket-outlets, couplers |
| Committee | Electrical and Electronic Standards Committee |
| Available for Purchase | Global |
| Adoption | - |