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So are we in agreement then ?

It’s plug for a sink / bath

And

It’s plug top for an electrical device

?

No. It is a plug for a bath (you would need to quote the size in mm).

It is a plug for an electrical device (you will need to quote the size 5A, 15A, 13A etc and the fuse value if the latter).

So E.G. I need a 35mm plug for my bath, preferably white.

OR. I need a 13A plug with a 5A fuse for my table lamp.
 
IEC 60050 plug definition - "accessory having pins designed to engage with the contacts of a socket-outlet, also incorporating means for the electrical connection and mechanical retention of flexible cables or cords." No mention of plug 'tops'.

Same in BS1363 - just plugs and socket-outlets.

Wouldn't fancy wiring this one though...
 
That’s a “Giant Plug and Socket”

It’s a plug, when coupled with a socket, but a plug top when talked about on its own.

It’s all about fancy terminology to distinguish us professional tradespeople from the mere mortals of this world.

Bulb ... we say lamp
Light... we say luminaire
Plug... plug top.
 
outside our house there is a luminaire. it contains an LED lamp.but it's a street lamp as a whole. don't you just love terminology. and just for fun... light bulb . so there.
 
Plug, plug, plug...if it goes in a socket, it's a plug!
Sink? Plug!
Electrical socket? Plug!
Butt? P....no, belay that!

The only true exception is the drainage holes in the bilges of a boat...what plugs in there is a "Bung"
 
IEC 60050 plug definition - "accessory having pins designed to engage with the contacts of a socket-outlet, also incorporating means for the electrical connection and mechanical retention of flexible cables or cords." No mention of plug 'tops'.

Same in BS1363 - just plugs and socket-outlets.

Wouldn't fancy wiring this one though...
That must be some car !
 
has anyone ever used the term "commando plug top"? i think not.
 
has anyone ever used the term "commando plug top"? i think not.

is that a plug top that doesn't wear undies??
 
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.



Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.:)
 

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