Editing AC power plugs and sockets (section)

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BS 1363 "13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units"<ref>BS''&nbsp;''1363 (1995), BS''&nbsp;''1363: 1995 "13 A plugs, socket-outlets, adaptors and connection units", British Standards Institute.</ref> is the main plug and socket type used in the United Kingdom. According to the [[International Electrotechnical Commission|IEC]]<ref name="World Plugs" /> it is also used in over 50 countries worldwide. Some of these countries have national standards based on BS&nbsp;1363, including: [[Bahrain]], [[Hong Kong]],<ref>{{cite web |last=Electrical and Mechanical Services Department |title=Guidance Notes for the Electrical Products (Safety) Regulation |url=https://www.emsd.gov.hk/filemanager/en/content_444/GN-ElectricalProductsSafetyRegulation2019.pdf |website=emsd |edition=2019}}</ref> [[Republic of Ireland|Ireland]], [[Cyprus]], [[Malaysia]], [[Malta]], [[Saudi Arabia]], [[Singapore]], [[Sri Lanka]], and [[United Arab Emirates|UAE]].

This plug has three rectangular pins forming an isosceles triangle. The BS&nbsp;1363 plug has a [[Fuse (electrical)|fuse]] rated to protect its flexible cord from overload and consequent fire risk. Modern appliances may only be sold with a fuse of the appropriate size pre-installed.

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