UK Power Cords
British cord sets use the BS 1363 three rectangular pin plug with an integral cartridge fuse. The fuse is part of the safety design, not an accessory, and it has to be rated for the appliance it protects, which is why 3 A, 5 A and 13 A fuses are all in regular use.
We mould BS 1363 plugs to BSI approval on H05VV-F equivalent cable and finish the appliance end with an IEC connector, a moulded socket or prepared leads. Fuse rating, cable gauge and cord length are all set per order.
6 products in this category
Who Buys This Range
- Appliance and electronics brands shipping into the UK and Ireland
- Power supply makers that need a fused input lead
- Distributors stocking replacement kettle leads and appliance cords
- Assemblers building UK extension leads and power strips
Problems It Solves
- A correctly rated fuse is fitted and stated on the order, not left to the customer
- BSI approval supports UK market compliance
- Non-rewireable moulded construction removes assembly errors in the field
- Cord length is matched to the product instead of forcing a coiled excess
Typical Applications
- Kettles, heaters and kitchen appliances
- IT equipment, monitors and printers
- Portable tools and site equipment
- Lighting and audio equipment
How These Are Built
Cord sets in this category are moulded on our own tooling with first class producing equipment and advanced mould processing equipment. Cable gauge and type, conductor count, cord length, jacket colour and the connector at the appliance end are all set on the order rather than fixed by a catalogue number. Complete OEM services are available and all products are RoHS compliant.
How OEM orders workFrequently Asked Questions
Which fuse rating do I need?
It follows the appliance load. Small electronics normally use 3 A, medium loads 5 A and high current appliances 13 A. Tell us the rating and we will fit it.
Are the plugs moulded or rewireable?
We supply moulded, non-rewireable BS 1363 plugs for cord sets. That construction is the standard for factory fitted appliance leads.
Do you also make UK extension leads?
Yes. Four and five gang extension leads and UK power strips are made in the same plant.
Is the same plug used in Ireland?
Ireland uses the same BS 1363 plug pattern, so a single cord set covers both markets.
Get a Quotation for UK Power Cords
Send the specification and we will confirm the construction, the approval and the price within twelve hours.