Gcse questions wiring of a mains plug. Three pin plug diagram three prong plug wiring diagram duration.
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Mains plug diagram. Most of the appliances in your house that run off mains electricity will have a mains plug. A type i chinese mains plug. X y z 3 c name a suitable material for the case of the plug. For industrial machinery see industrial and multiphase power plugs and socketssome countries have more than one voltage available. This tutorial explains the wires in a uk mains electricity plug including the location of the fuse and cable grip. A b 2 b name the colour of each of the wires x y and z.
Clamp the edge of the removed outer insulation by tightening the two screws that are holding down the outer insulation wire. The cable between the device and the three pin plug contains three copper wires that are coated with plastic. Sign up today to access the guides. Ac power plugs and sockets connect electric equipment to the alternating current ac power supply in buildings and at other sites. Open the mains plug with a screwdriver and take out the fuse. Describe the design and function of a three pin mains plug including the materials and the colours of the wires explain why it is important that appliances are double insulated explain why it is necessary to connect some appliances to the earth via the earth wire explain in detail the choice of materials used for the mains parts of a three.
A name the parts of the plug labelled a and b. Although there are slight differences the pins are 1 mm longer the australian plug mates with the socket used in the peoples republic of china mainland china. A plug connects a device to the mains electricity supply. Electrical plugs and sockets differ from one another in voltage and current rating shape size and connector type. The diagram below shows an electric mains plug. Our rewireable chinese mains plug is our part chrpb.
The standard for chinese plugs and sockets was set out in gb 20991. Different standard systems of plugs and sockets are used around the world. Mains plug diagram wiring a mains plug diagram. Chinese type i plug. Remove about 5 mm of the insulation from three wires and twist the copper strands of each wire together. In this flashcard we have a mains plug which has had its back taken off so we can see how it is wired inside.
Learn how to access vehicle repair guides and diagrams through autozone rewards. Mains electricity by country includes a list of countries and territories with the plugs voltages and frequencies they commonly use for providing electrical power to low voltage appliances equipment and lighting typically found in homes and offices.