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This British Standard specifies requirements
for 6/10 A two-pole, polarized couplers for
household, commercial and light industrial
equipment with particular reference to safety and
interchangeability in normal use. This standard
applies to couplers which are suitable for the
connection of the supply voltage to Class II portable
appliances and are intended for indoor and outdoor
use operating at voltages not exceeding 250 V. They
are capable of safe operation in conditions of
splashing water as defined by IPX4 in BS 5490 and
are intended for use with circular type insulated
and sheathed flexible cords and cables complying
with Tables 6, 9 and 16 of BS 6500:1984, having
conductor cross-sectional areas
of 0.5 mm2
, 0.75 mm2
or 1.0 mm2
. Couplers are
suitable for use at an ambient temperature of – 5 °C
to 40 °C, the average value over a 24 h period not
exceeding 35 °C.
BS 6991:1990 : Specification for 6/10 A, two-pole weather-resistant couplers for household, commercial and light industrial equipment