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Electrical Tips: How To Wire A UK Plug

Published on May 13, 2010 By CardiffElectrician.com

(1) Select the cable with the correct current rating.
3 Amp – Cable size ≥0.5mm² (for equipment upto 700 Watts)
5 Amp – Cable size ≥0.75mm² (for equipment upto 1200 Watts)
13 Amp – Cable size ≥1.25mm² (for equipment upto 3000 Watts)
(2) Prepare the cable.

Remove cable outer sheath and trim the wires as follows:
BROWN wire 20mm long
BLUE wire 30mm [...]