BS 546:1950
BSI · 1950-03-16
Specification - Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors
1Key Takeaways
Three-pin plugs and sockets of the round-pin type, as used in domestic premises, offices, etc., for standard ratings of 2,5, 15 and 30 amperes. Interchangeability, safety, materials, construction, dimensions. Supplement No. 2 (AMD 5809) gives additional requirements for switched socket-outlets, for use in a.c. circuits…
2Scope / Description
Three-pin plugs and sockets of the round-pin type, as used in domestic premises, offices, etc., for standard ratings of 2,5, 15 and 30 amperes. Interchangeability, safety, materials, construction, dimensions. Supplement No. 2 (AMD 5809) gives additional requirements for switched socket-outlets, for use in a.c. circuits only.
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6Frequently Asked Questions
What is BS 546:1950?
BS 546:1950 — Specification - Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors is an international standard developed by British Standards Institution (BSI). Three-pin plugs and sockets of the round-pin type, as used in domestic premises, offices, etc., for standard ratings of 2,5, 15 and 30 amperes. Interchangeability, safety, materials, construction, dimensions. Supplement No. 2 (AMD 5809) gives...
What does BS 546:1950 cover?
This standard covers: Three-pin plugs and sockets of the round-pin type, as used in domestic premises, offices, etc., for standard ratings of 2,5, 15 and 30 amperes. Interchangeability, safety, materials, construction, dimensions. Supplement No. 2 (AMD 5809) gives additional requirements for switched socket-outlets, for...
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