Socket outlets to BS 1363 with only one cpc terminal??!!

[sivoodoo]

Hi all,

Ive just bought a box of 50 double skt outlets to BS1363, manafactured by GET England, but they have only one terminal for the CPC.

The on-site guide (page 67) states "socket outlets must have two terminals for protective conductors. One terminal to be used for each protective conductor, of a minimum size of 1.5mm2.)

Im confused, the sockets have a BS number 1363 but only one terminal, how can these sockets comply, and if they dont why is my wholesaler selling them?

any ideas?

Answer: Regulation 543.7. The above is for High integ earthing for eqipment having high protective concuctor current.

So my box of 50 skts will be ok for normal domestic use?

 

[malcolmsanford]

Yes ok

 

[telectrix]

fine. the 2 terminals are only required for high integrity earthing. e.g. when nused with IT equipment having high leakage currents

 

[Amp David]

The single pole GET only have the 1 terminal double pole have the 2.

 

[i=p/u]

2 x 1.5mm will fit in one terminal even 3