BS 1363 Plug

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BS 1363 is a British Standard for single-phase AC power plugs and sockets used in the UK, featuring shutters on socket holes and a fuse in the plug. Adopted in many former British territories, it replaced the BS 546 plug. The Type G plug is IEC-listed and was introduced in 1947 for post-war reconstruction. Despite its safety features, the UK plug is often mocked for size. Its dimensions are specified in precise terms to ensure safe clearance from live parts.