Wago Style BS1363 Plug?

[eveares]

So I saw this on Facebook earlier and was wondering if anyone knows if (a) it's actually compliant with BS1363 despite the markings, (b) if you can still buy/get it, (c) and if so, from where?

From what I can tell, it looks like a quick connect "Wago" style BS1363 plug with a normal BS1362 fuse. Never seen such a thing before, so don't know much about it.

Kind Regards: Elliott.

 

[securespark]

There were at least two of these on the market in the 80s.

I remember seeing this one with the cover that slides on.

The other is here on flameport's website.

TL branded screwless 13A plug

White plastic TL brand BS1363 plug that can be fitted without using tools, features include screwless wire terminals and slide on lid

flameport.com

 

[plugwash]

Looking at it, my main concern would be how robustly the lid is retained. It seems to be relying on a relatively small notch in the plastic to prevent the lid being slid off without the use of a tool.

Also that earth wire is too short, but that is presumablly down to whoever wired the plug rather than the design of the plug itself.

 

[pete01]

Looking at it, my main concern would be how robustly the lid is retained. It seems to be relying on a relatively small notch in the plastic to prevent the lid being slid off without the use of a tool.

Also that earth wire is too short, but that is presumablly down to whoever wired the plug rather than the design of the plug itself.

Was just gonna say the earth wire is the shortest of the 3 when it should be the longest.