13A plus USB adapter : not recommended

[Robert Atkinson 2Participant @robertatkinson2]

Posted by Chris Pearson 1 on 30/04/2023 18:14:36:

Posted by Michael Gilligan on 30/04/2023 14:33:52:

Posted by Chris Pearson 1 on 30/04/2023 14:21:51:

More to the point is whether it complies with BS 1363 (which certainly does specify dimensions).

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It makes no claim to

MichaelG.

Which was to some extent the point that I was making. If it is not certified to BS 1363, it should not be plugged into a BS 1363 socket, and a BS 1363 plug should not be plugged into it. It may even be an offence to supply it.

BS1363 only covers plugs, not adaptors or equipment that plugs directly into a socket. PThe latest revision of Part 2 (sockets) now allws for chargers in sockets though. There are other standards for adaptors and plug-in chargers. For example BS8546 for travel adaptors and EN 60335-2-29 for chargers.
Problem is these are all "pay for" documents, not cheap and frequently refernce further standards that you have to buy. This makes it hard for interested individuals to verify complinec of tem that they have bought.

Robert.

[Chris Pearson 1Participant @chrispearson1]

Posted by Robert Atkinson 2 on 30/04/2023 21:32:56:

BS1363 only covers plugs, not adaptors or equipment that plugs directly into a socket. PThe latest revision of Part 2 (sockets) now allws for chargers in sockets though.

Part 3 of BS 1363 covers adaptors.

[peak4Participant @peak4]

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Problem is these are all "pay for" documents, not cheap and frequently refernce further standards that you have to buy. This makes it hard for interested individuals to verify complinec of tem that they have bought.

Robert.

Some, (though by no means all), library cards allow on-line access to the British Standards library.
Unfortunately Derbyshire libraries doesn't subscribe; I think Lancashire does, along with Northern Ireland but not 100% certain.

Bill

Edited By peak4 on 30/04/2023 22:27:50

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