It's the standard Type 'G' 3-pin plug used in the UK for electrical equipment and appliances. It should always contain a cartridge fuse of the right size to match the current or "amperage" drawn by the equipment/appliance it is supplying with power. Standard fuses to fit the plug are available in 13 amp, 5 amp, 3 amp and 1 amp sizes. For more information see the Related Link and the answer to the Related Question shown below.
Yes, if the manufacturer installed a parallel blade 15 amp rating cap on the end of the cord then just plug it in. The circuit that you plug into should be a dedicated circuit (nothing else on the circuit) because the amperage will be 13 amps at 120 volts.
No more than 13 maximum on a 20 amp circuit.
From your question, and the terminology used, you appear to be referring to the UK residential electrical system. The following answer therefore refers only to a UK installation.Most ovens ('cookers') are designed to operate on a separate circuit with its own circuit breaker or fuse (e.g. 30 A for ovens up to 12 kW, or 45 A for ovens above 12 kW). Trying to operate such a oven from a 13-A circuit will simply cause the plug's fuse to operate, disconnecting the oven from the supply. So, while the oven will be protected, you won't be able to use it as it will keep blowing the fuse in the plug! It certainly won't melt the plug, as suggested in the original answer.However, some small, countertop, ovens (e.g. the 'Baby Belling' brand), which are specifically designed for use in the kitchens of small flats or apartments ('bed sitters') are specifically designed to run off a 13-A plug.
In most cases that will work just fine. But it might not; you just have to try. Going smaller is safe.
It's the standard Type 'G' 3-pin plug used in the UK for electrical equipment and appliances. It should always contain a cartridge fuse of the right size to match the current or "amperage" drawn by the equipment/appliance it is supplying with power. Standard fuses to fit the plug are available in 13 amp, 5 amp, 3 amp and 1 amp sizes. For more information see the Related Link and the answer to the Related Question shown below.
Cyprus uses the same 13 Amp, 3 pin plugs that are used in the UK.
Depending on the efficiency of the flood lights, you should be able to safely run one 500 watt flood light on a 13 amp plug. Keep in mind that it's important not to exceed the amp limit to prevent overheating and potential fire hazards.
No, you should not replace a 13 amp fuse with a 15 amp fuse. Fuses are designed to protect electrical circuits from overloading, and using a higher amp fuse can pose a fire hazard. It is important to always replace a fuse with the correct amp rating recommended by the manufacturer.
Yes, but don't try to put 15 amps through it! You might need to change your plug too!
A 13 amp fuse that is in-line with a computer plug would stop the computer from ever using more than 13 amps, and would blow the fuse to do so. Before doing that, make certain that the wire and all other devices up to and including the computer power supply can adequately deal with 13 amps.
The standard domestic electricity supply in Ireland is 230 volt AC (frequency 50hz). The most common plug used is the 13 amp three-pin plug.
No, a 13 amp plug is designed for higher power devices like appliances and electronics. A 6 unit of 6 volt bulb typically requires much less power and would be better suited for a lower amp plug or a transformer.
Yes, if the manufacturer installed a parallel blade 15 amp rating cap on the end of the cord then just plug it in. The circuit that you plug into should be a dedicated circuit (nothing else on the circuit) because the amperage will be 13 amps at 120 volts.
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If the fuse thsat has blown is a 3 amp, you should only replace it with a 3 amp fuse, which is good for appliances up to 700 watts (In the UK, on 240 volts). Do not replace a 3 amp fuse with a 13 amp fuse, it gives much less protection. If you replace a 13 amp fuse with a 3 amp fuse, the 3 amp will likely blow, since the 13 amp fuse should be protecting a powerful appliance such as a heater, between 2000 watts and 3000 watts.