• the rated current of the travel adaptor does not exceed 13 A and is not less than 5 A.

Travel adaptors within the scope of this British Standard do not convert voltage.

This British Standard excludes adaptors conforming to BS 1363‑3 and conversion plugs conforming to BS 1363‑5.

1e:T5a4,

Foreword

Publishing information

This British Standard is published by BSI Standards Limited, under licence from The British Standards Institution, and came into effect on 30 April 2016. It was prepared by Panel PEL/23/-/13, Travel adaptors, under the authority of Technical Committee PEL/23, Electrical accessories. A list of organizations represented on this committee can be obtained on request to its secretary.

Presentational conventions

The provisions of this standard are presented in roman (i.e. upright) type. Its requirements are expressed in sentences in which the principal auxiliary verb is “shall”.

Commentary, explanation and general informative material is presented in smaller italic type, and does not constitute a normative element.

Contractual and legal considerations

This publication does not purport to include all the necessary provisions of a contract. Users are responsible for its correct application.

Compliance with a British Standard cannot confer immunity from legal obligations.

1f:T687,

BS 8546:2016

Travel adaptors compatible with UK plug and socket system. Specification

Published:

30 Apr 2016

Withdrawn:

18 Nov 2021