BS546 gauges
Withdrawal-pull gauge for effectiveness of contact BS546-Fig2 SC-B5F2
GO gauge for plug BS546-Fig3 SC-B5F3
Maximum GO gauge for socket-outlet BS546-Fig4 SC-B5F4
Minimum GO gauge for socket-outlet BS546-Fig5 SC-B5F5
BS 546:2025 / SANS 164-1 South Africa socket-outlet gauge list
| No. | Item No. | Figure / Clause | Description | Model |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 72107601 | BS 546 Table 20 and Figure 18 | South Africa socket-outlet maximum GO gauge (15A) — dimension check | |
| 2 | 72107602 | BS 546 Table 21 and Figure 19 | South Africa socket-outlet minimum GO gauge (15A) — dimension check | |
| 3 | 72107603 | BS 546 Figure 21 | South Africa socket-outlet earthing withdrawal-pull gauge (15A) | SC-B5F21-15A-EC |
| 4 | 72107604 | BS 546 Figure 21 | South Africa socket-outlet current-carrying withdrawal-pull gauge (15A) | SC-B5F21-15A-CC |
| 5 | 72107605 | BS 546 Figure 22 | South Africa socket-outlet gauge for resistance to lateral stress (15A) — structural check | |
| 6 | 72107606 | BS 546 Clause 10.6.2 | South Africa socket-outlet earth contact 5N rigid metal pin test pin — anti-shock protection check | SC-B5P1062 |
| 7 | 72107607 | BS 546 Tables 16, 17 and 18 | South Africa socket-outlet switch and plug interference gauge (15A) | |
| 8 | 72107608 | SANS 164-1 Annex A | South Africa socket-outlet current-carrying depth gauge (15A) | |
| 9 | 72107609 | SANS 164-1 Annex C | South Africa socket-outlet contact gauge (15A) | |
| 10 | 72107610 | SANS 164-1 Annex B | South Africa socket-outlet non-accessibility gauge (15A) | |
| 11 | 72107611 | SANS 164-1 Annex D | South Africa socket-outlet single-pole insertion prevention gauge (15A) | |
| 12 | 72107612 | BS 1363-2 Clause 17.1.2 | BS1363 one-gang standard temperature-rise bottom-box jig | |
| 13 | 72107613 | BS 1363-2 Clause 17.1.2 | BS1363 two-gang standard temperature-rise bottom-box jig |
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