BS 1363-1: 2023-13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units-Rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs

Scope

The BS 1363 series provides essential requirements for the safety, construction, dimensional accuracy, electrical and mechanical testing, and markings for the UK national electrical power plug and socket outlet system. BS 1363-1 specifies requirements for 13 A fused plugs having insulating sleeves on line and neutral pins, for household, commercial and light industry purposes.

What’s new about BS 1363-1: 2023?
This is a revision of BS 1363-1: 2016. Common changes that affect all parts of the series are:
1. Operating frequencies from 50Hz to 60Hz are now in scope
2. Current carrying parts made of brass shall have a minimum content of 58% copper
3. Insulation and Electric Strength test now includes provision for both indicators and incorporated electronic components to be disconnected
4. Modification to requirements for actuating members of switches to include single push-button switches where the actuating member takes up a single rest position
5. New requirements for switch actuating force test for double-pole switches (where fitted)

BS 1363-1: 2023 Clause and Subject	LISUN Model
Clause 16.1.3 Electric strength	WB2673C
Clause 18 Breaking capacity of switches incorporated in fused plugs	CZKS-3 & DFX-20
Clause 20.1 Apparatus for flexing test (Figure 18)	SW-6 & DFX-20
Clause 21.1.3 Tumbling barrel (Figure 20)	LS-DDT1-B
Clause 9 Creepage distances (Annex F)	CK-1
Clause 24.2 Glow-wire test	ZRS-3H
Annex I The Comparative Tracking Index (CTI)	TTC-1
Clause 25 Resistance to excessive residual stresses and to rusting	YWX/Q-010
Annex A EMC requirements (A.2)	EMI-9KC & LS8930 work together with LSP-EMC500VA & ESD61000-2 & AC-3M & EFT61000-4 & SG61000-5 & RFCI61000-6-85 & PFM61000-8A & CSS61000-11
Annex A Surge protective device (A.3)	SG61000-5
Annex C Switches incorporated in portable socket-outlets	LS-B18
Annex E Impulse voltage test	SUG255PX
Annex H H.1 Calibrated link (Figure 28)	GNGPL-3628
Annex H H.2 Calibration jig for calibrated link (Figure 29)	GNGPL-3629