HEAVY 3 pin plug top with indicator in 6A and 16A — rewireable polycarbonate plug with a built-in indicator that shows when the plug is getting supply.
- Choose 6A or 16A from the options, to match the socket and the appliance.
- Built-in indicator, as named, shows when the plug is getting supply.
- Polycarbonate body from the HEAVY plug top range.
- Earth, line and neutral pins.
- White body with a faceted shape that is easy to grip and pull out.
- Rewireable — opens with screws to fit a new cord or replace a damaged plug.
- Handy on appliances that stay plugged in, such as geysers, washing machines and water purifiers.
An indicator plug top has a small built-in indicator that shows when the socket is switched on and the plug is getting supply — useful for a geyser, heater, washing machine, water purifier or any appliance that stays plugged in.
This HEAVY 3 pin top comes in two ratings: 6A for 6A three-pin sockets and small appliances, and 16A for 16A or 6/16A combined sockets and heavy appliances. It is rewireable, so it can be fitted to a new cord or used to replace a cracked or burnt plug.
Choosing the rating
- 6A — 6A three-pin sockets; TV, computer, fridge, water purifier and appliances up to about 1.4 kW.
- 16A — 16A or 6/16A combined sockets; geyser, room heater, AC, microwave, induction cooktop or washing machine.
The plug, the socket and the cord must all suit the appliance. Never run a 16A appliance from a 6A socket through an adaptor.
Where to use it
- Geysers, room heaters and washing machines.
- Water purifiers, fridges and other appliances that stay plugged in.
- Workshop and shop equipment where a glance should show the supply is on.
- Replacing burnt or cracked 3 pin plugs.
How to install
- Unplug the appliance and cut back any damaged cord.
- Open the plug and connect the brown or red wire to L, the blue or black wire to N and the green or green-yellow wire to the earth pin.
- Make sure the outer sheath of the cord goes inside the plug and no bare copper shows, then close it and tighten the screws.
- Plug in and switch on — the indicator shows that the plug is getting supply.
Fit a plug only with the appliance unplugged; if you are not sure how, ask an electrician. For 230 V AC mains only — not for DC (solar or battery) circuits.
Frequently asked questions
- What does the indicator show?
- That the socket is switched on and the plug is getting supply. It does not show that the appliance itself is working, and it is not a test of the wiring or the earth.
- 6A or 16A — which one should I buy?
- Match the socket and the load. A 6A plug is typically for appliances up to about 1.4 kW; a 16A plug is for heavy loads up to about 3.7 kW, such as a geyser, heater, AC or microwave, and fits a 16A or 6/16A combined socket.
- What does HEAVY mean?
- It is the sturdier plug top range, as against the economy ECO range. Both are rewireable.
- Why does a plug top get hot?
- Usually a loose terminal screw, a worn socket or a load too big for the plug. Switch off, check the connections and the socket, and use a 16A plug and socket for heavy loads.
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