That makes sense. Is this why molded plugs for Medical Devices are made from 
clear material?  So it can be visually inspected?
The Other Brian

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From: [email protected] [mailto:[email protected]] On Behalf Of John Woodgate
Sent: Thursday, July 25, 2013 10:37 AM
To: [email protected]
Subject: Re: BS non-rewirable plugs

In message <ce17559d.1bbbc%[email protected]>, dated Thu, 25 Jul 2013, Scott 
Xe <[email protected]> writes:

>According to sub-clause 15.2 of BS 1363-1, the non-rewireable plugs
>shall withstand a high voltage test of 6,000 Vac.  What is rational
>behind to test it on non-rewireable plugs only, not rewireable plugs
>that require 2,000 Vac only?

The non-rewirable plugs cannot be visually inspected internally.
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OOO - Own Opinions Only. With best wishes. See www.jmwa.demon.co.uk Why is the 
stapler always empty just when you want it?

John Woodgate, J M Woodgate and Associates, Rayleigh, Essex UK

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