How to wire a 3 Pin UK 13A Plug

In the years gone by, in the United Kingdom, electrical appliances were sold without the convenience of a pre-fitted 13A plug. This meant that when purchasing a brand-new light, television, or kettle, the task of wiring a suitable 13A UK plug with the correct fuse would fall upon the buyer. The BS1363A or Type G plug is also used across Ireland, Malaysia, UAE, Cyprus, Malta and Hong Kong.

In this tutorial, we take you through the essential steps of correctly wiring a BS1363 13A plug, including some top tips that even some electricians don't know!

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00:00 How to fit a UK 13A Plug - BS1363A - type G
00:25 Different types of plug
00:40 The tools you'll need
01:05 Top Tip - Plug wiring instructions
01:25 Remove the plug cover and loosen the cord grip
01:50 Removing the outer cable sheath
02:18 Cut wires to suit plug and wiring template
02:44 Loosen screw terminals
03:01 Strip conductor insulation
03:26 Top Tip
03:33 Connecting the wires - Live, Neutral & Earth
04:39 Tighten and check the cord grip
05:00 Check the fuse rating
05:25 That's a wrap from Ai Joe
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