Once you have cut your insulation twist the cable cores together, this will give you a neat and easy to terminate the cable. Never ever try to play with electricity (as it is dangerous and can be fatal) without proper guidance and care. Do the installation and repairing work in presence of experienced persons having vast knowledge and good practice who knows how to deal with electricity. If you are unsure about what kind of fuse needs to be fitted, you can replace the blown fuse with like for like i.e. if 13A replace with a 13A fuse. Another option is to take a look at the power consumption of the appliance. If below 700W a 3A fuse is the common choice. If over 700W a 13A fuse is used.

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So there you have it – a step-by-step guide on how to wire a 3-wire and 2-wire plug. If you follow these instructions carefully, you should be able to do it without any problems. And if you do run into any issues, don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for help. Thanks for reading! Can I use a UK plug in the United States or Canada? As a general guideline, appliances below 700W include TVs, power drills, jigsaws, lamps and fridges. Appliances above 700W include circular saws, belt sanders, washing machines and kettles. Remove about half an inch (10mm) of the insulation from the inner cores for all three wires i.e. brown, blue and green/with yellow stripe by using snips, knife or wire stripper. All this process should be carefully done without damaging the wire strands or conductors. It is a good practice to tightly twist all the wire strands and double them over before inserting in the screw terminals. This because it will avoid spreading the wire strands to other terminals as well as the screws are perfectly tightened in case of light gauge flex. I know how to wire a normal plug and can follow instructions. If i make sure th earth is correct can I assume the live and neutral can go in either thinner pin hole?Get the copper wire of the neutral (blue) wire, and gently twist between thumb and fingers to make sure there are no loose copper strands. Repeat for the live (brown) and earth (yellow and green) wires. 3. Wire up your plug

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Now, loosen the screws on the cable grip (strain relief) to easily connect the phase, neutral and earth wire to the related screw terminals.In the UK, plugs come in either 3-wire or 2-wire varieties. The type you need depends on the equipment you’re using and where it’s being plugged in. In this guide, we’ll show you how to wire both types of plug, step by step. We’ll also explain when each type is used. Read on to learn more! A 3 pin plug consists of three pins (hence the name). Each pin must be correctly connected to the three wires in the electrical cable. Each wire has its own specified colour so as it can be easily identified. This is the route the electric current takes when it exits an appliance; it is for this reason the neutral wire has a voltage close to zero.

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You will also see a fuse holder – ensure that you have the correct fuse fitted for the appliance that you are using. The majority of standard plugs will come fitted with a 13A fuse.First, start by removing the screw that holds the plug together. This will allow you access to the terminations and the fuse holder within the plug. The next step is to remove some of the insulation from each core so they can be terminated. You should move approximately 4 – 5mm of plastic insulation off each core. The best way to do this is using a set of wire strippers. Side cutters can also be used but extra care must be taken to avoid damaging any of the cores.