What Colour wire goes to the fuse in a plug?

In a plug, the blue neutral wire goes to the left, the brown live wire to the right and the green and yellow striped earth wire to the top. The fuse fits next to the live wire.

Are fuses Colour coded?

Regardless of the style of blade fuse, these fuses—used in automotive (and other electrical component) applications—typically follow a standard color-coding scheme that makes it easy to identify their respective electrical current ratings.

What color wire is L and N?

The N is for the neutral side or the white wire, and the L is for the load side, the black wire.

What are the Colours of a 3 pin plug?

The Three Pin Plug

The LIVE wire is BROWN. This is connected to a fuse on the live pin.
The NEUTRAL wire is BLUE. 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.
The EARTH wire is GREEN & YELLOW. and connected to the earth pin.

What colours are electrical wires UK?

The new electrical wiring colours in the UK are green and yellow for the earth wire; brown for the live wire, and blue for the neutral wire. The old electrical wiring colours in the UK are green and yellow (or bare) for the earth wire; red for the live wire, and black for the neutral wire.

How do you wire a blue and brown plug UK?

The wire which is coloured BLUE must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter N or coloured BLACK. The wire which is coloured BROWN must be connected to the terminal in the plug which is marked with the letter L or coloured RED.

What Colour is a 13 amp fuse?

Plugs for appliances rated between about 700 watts and 3000 watts (the maximum rating of a wall socket) should be fitted with a 13-amp fuse (coloured brown).

What Colour is Live wire UK?

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What colour is the live wire? Live wire cable colours in the UK and Europe are brown.

When did UK wiring colours change?

In March 2006, the United Kingdom government made an amendment to British Standard BS 7671 (Requirements for Electrical Installations), as a result, the change of colour coding for electric cables was considered one of the most significant changes for the electrical industry in modern history.

Why did UK wiring colours change?

Officially, these changes were brought in under British Standard BS 7671. The main reason for these changes was to match UK wire colours with those in Europe in order to achieve harmonisation. Only the protective earth wire retained its pre-IEC colour, that being green and yellow.

What size fuse do I need for a UK plug?

The technical reference for a UK plug is BS 1362. If you have a plug embossed on the fuse carrier on your plug, there will be the fuse rating for your appliance. I.e. 13 A or 3 A. A mains plug takes a 25.4 mm (1.25 inch) BS 1362 fuse, these fuses are available from any local supermarket or DIY store.

What are the old electrical wiring colours in the UK?

The old electrical wiring colours in the UK are green and yellow (or bare) for the earth wire; red for the live wire, and black for the neutral wire. Since the 1st April 2006, it has been mandatory to use the new colour system in new installations.

What is a BS 1362 fuse used for?

BS1362 Plug Top Fuses BS 1362 is the British Standard number for cartridge fuse links used in UK plug tops. BS1362 fuses protect the cables connected to domestic equipment against overloads or small overcurrents. They may also be used in appropriate single-phase installations (for example, fused spur connection units).