"The Great Debate" - Plug Top or just Plug?

[Shoei]

IEC 60050 plug definition - "accessory having pins designed to engage with the contacts of a socket-outlet, also incorporating means for the electrical connection and mechanical retention of flexible cables or cords." No mention of plug 'tops'.

Same in BS1363 - just plugs and socket-outlets.

Wouldn't fancy wiring this one though...

https://flic.kr/p/8TieEE

 

[littlespark]

That’s a “Giant Plug and Socket”

It’s a plug, when coupled with a socket, but a plug top when talked about on its own.

It’s all about fancy terminology to distinguish us professional tradespeople from the mere mortals of this world.

Bulb ... we say lamp
Light... we say luminaire
Plug... plug top.

 

[telectrix]

outside our house there is a luminaire. it contains an LED lamp.but it's a street lamp as a whole. don't you just love terminology. and just for fun... light bulb . so there.

 

[pirate]

Plug, plug, plug...if it goes in a socket, it's a plug!
Sink? Plug!
Electrical socket? Plug!
Butt? P....no, belay that!

The only true exception is the drainage holes in the bilges of a boat...what plugs in there is a "Bung"

 

[ruston]

IEC 60050 plug definition - "accessory having pins designed to engage with the contacts of a socket-outlet, also incorporating means for the electrical connection and mechanical retention of flexible cables or cords." No mention of plug 'tops'.

Same in BS1363 - just plugs and socket-outlets.

Wouldn't fancy wiring this one though...

https://flic.kr/p/8TieEE

That must be some car !

 

[GeorgeCooke]

That’s a “Giant Plug and Socket”

It’s a plug, when coupled with a socket, but a plug top when talked about on its own.

Rubbish. It is still a plug. A plug top is its top, cover, lid, whatever.

Some electricians are not very bright, are they?

 

[telectrix]

has anyone ever used the term "commando plug top"? i think not.

 

[Spoon]

has anyone ever used the term "commando plug top"? i think not.

is that a plug top that doesn't wear undies??

 

[Deleted member 26818]

has anyone ever used the term "commando plug top"? i think not.

Do you mean 3phase plug tops?

 

[Midwest]

Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.
Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.



Plug top, plug top, plug top. Plug top.