The Danger of overload or from Non-approved source

Melted cables and

switches.

Probably due to arching

(sparks jump across
another cables when
cables are loosely tighten )

A 3 pin plug without an

authorized APPROVED
label.

After using for sometime,

one of the “leg” melted from
its holder and stuck in the
socket outlet.

In this case, it is a LIVE leg

which means when you
touches it, you may get
electrocuted.
Different sizes of core cables

Ready for use

 The 3-pin plugs socket outlet (power point)

The 13A
socket outlet
for rectangular
pin plug

The 15A
socket outlet
for rounded pin
plug

The 3-pin 13A fuse plug

Ready for use
Symbol:

L : LIVE (phase)

N : Neutral

E : Earth (protective)

Prepared by: Thaddeus Sim 110407

Connecting a 3-pin fuse plug

Remove the outer sheath

and threads from the core
cable

A good and correct

cables connection
which sits into the
sleeve fully

Choosing a 3-
pin fuse plug
and cable size

1. There are 2 types of 3- pin plug

2. The 13 Amp (Ampere) fuse plug comes with rectangular pins for domestic use
3. The 15A fuse plug comes with rounded puns – mainly use for air-condition unit
or water heater A poor and dangerous connection
with loose strains of copper wire
and an exposed naked cables.
This may caused sparking , melting
of insulation and fire hazard
Select a plug with
Generally, PUB/PSB APPROVED
Note different STRAINS of copper wires forfrom a 230load
different
label on
Voltage
it
supply
source and using a 3-core cable; the
A 40 strains wires is meant for equipments like, iron,colour
boiler,code is: kettle etc
heater,
Brown equipments,
A lesser strains cables is use for lesser electrical consumption : Phase such
(LIVE)
as radio,
Blue
computer screen, home printer, compact disc player and such likes. : Neutral
Green-Yellow : Protective (Earth)