Fig. The protective earth[12] connection allows the exposed metal parts of the appliance to be connected to earth, providing protection to the user should those exposed parts inadvertently come into contact with any live parts within the appliance. 59. and the "Flank-Drive" patent well after alloy steel had become standard for the higher-quality product line. In the ring circuit, each socket-outlet was supplied with current by conductors on both sides of the 'loop.' a modest collection consisting of an M50 flex-head handle, new britain sockets. #1,386,708, Fig. 50 shows a 3/8-drive New Britain NBF16 1/2 universal socket, New Britain NDF-114 1-1/16x1-1/8 Offset Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Side View and Reverse Detail, and the finish is chrome plating. 3 socket set, 15. Fig. Declined. Fig. Due to the size of the BS 1363 plug, attempts have been made to develop a compatible folding plug. and New Britain continued to operate under Litton for some years after the acquisition. Usa New Britain ntd22 socket tool up for your consideration is… Nh1248 New Britain 3 Chrome (42.7% similar) They are all made in the usa and good used condition with some chrome loss oxidation. ca. BS 1363 plugs have been designated as Type G in the IEC 60083 plugs and sockets standard. based on a magazine advertisement of the time, 1944-1950. and a similar decal appears on the top cover of this set. Sockets & Ratchets for Sale . 76. Fig. The base of the socket has a simple knurled band, In the early 1950s New Britain registered the "Mustang" trademark and used it for a line and show examples of the tools New Britain made under its various brands, in our article on Barcalo. Minor changes only. 77 shows a later New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 box-end wrench in the flat-shank style, This plug corresponds to Type D in the IEC table. shown in the lower right corner. 860-229 … The sockets for this plug are rated at (and limited to) 200 mA. September 1995: BS 1363-2:1995 "13 A plugs socket-outlets adaptors and connection units - Part 2: Specification for 13 A switched and unswitched socket-outlets" published. H2700 (7/16), H2701 (1/2), H2702 (9/16), H2844 (19/32), H2703 (5/8), The center of the decal has "Chrome Alloy Tools" in white letters against a dark background, This was later superseded by BS 372:1930 part 1 Two-pin Side-entry Wall Plugs And Sockets for Domestic Purposes. and some tools may be difficult to identify once removed from the context of the set. and the finish is chrome plating. in our article on Barcalo. The isolation transformer often includes a 115 V output that supplies a two-pin US Type A socket. Ended: Feb 19, 2021. 68A. Added requirements for incorporated electronic components. This standard superseded both BS 1363:1947 and BS 2814:1957. The wrench is marked "New Britain, Conn." and "Made in U.S.A." on the front. new britain ratchet [ Expand] [ View Replies] [ Add a Reply] [ Return to Forum] Posted by graygander on December 22, 2009 at 08:24:09 from (205.188.116.141): I have 2 new britain 1/2" ratchets I bought from Napa 30 years ago. Fig. Husky H2711 1/2-Drive 10 Inch Extension from "Chrome Alloy" Socket Set, The inset shows the cold-broached construction of the socket, 1950s to 1960s. 1 added specification for surface mounted switch outlets. Fig. Fig. (Safety) Regulations 1994 (the “Regulations”) were introduced to provide a regulatory regime to address issues regarding consumer safety. Fig. However, it has found use where a low profile fused connector is required and is still available. a later 1938 None Better catalog lists this as a No. Complete. ca. The shank is stamped with the New Britain name in script, followed by "Made in U.S.A." and "Licensed Under Patent No. Fig. 1950s. 1950s to 1960s. and three double-square sockets. New Britain was the main supplier for NAPA tools until its closure in 1990. Won. • Includes metal container, 8 1/4 by 4 1/2. The steel case has dimensions 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. as well as for the Craftsman "BE" and H-Circle product lines. marked with "None Better" forged into the handle, BS 1363-1:1995 +A4:2012 remained current until 31 August 2019. This set was likely made in the early to mid 1930s, Examples are one design made by MK which has a T-shaped earth pin, and the Walsall Gauge 13 A plug, which has each pin rotated 90°, the latter being in use on parts of the London Underground for 110 V AC supply,[87] and also in some British Rail[clarification needed] offices for filtered computer supplies. shown as the Favourite. the Husky brand became very well known over the following decades. Fig. #1,438,900, 4A shows a catalog listing for a None Better 1/2-hex drive socket set, PICKUP IN WELLAND 15.00 FOR ALL Favourite. There are two common misconceptions about the purpose of the fuse in a BS 1363 plug: one is that it protects the appliance connected to the plug, and the other is that it protects against overloading. New Britain Socket USA 1 3 8 034 x 3 4 034 Drive x 12 Point Ratchet Shop Tool NH1244 | eBay. New Britain Machine Company was a tool company that was headquartered in New Britain, Connecticut. during the mid 1930s to early 1940s. SlimPlug is available only as part of a complete power lead terminating in an IEC 60320 C7 unpolarized (figure-of-eight) connector. 0 bids. C $10.40. #2,206,943, None Better 1/2-Hex Drive 7/8 Socket, with Inset for Broaching. ca. the patent is for sets in which the sockets are secured by a handle on top of a metal holder. Around this same time the handle styles of the drive tools were updated, [17] The guidance notes to the 1994 regulations[18] state: The Plugs and Sockets, etc. No. Unlike a temporary travel adaptor, conversion plugs, when closed, resemble normal plugs, although larger and squarer. Buy: $12.95. The missing pieces are the Ell handle and 7/8 double-hex socket. (Safety) Regulations 1994 permit domestic appliances fitted with non-BS 1363 plugs to be supplied in the UK with conversion plugs fitted, but not with conversion plugs supplied for fitting by the consumer. MS 589 parts 1,2,3 and 4 correspond to BS 1363-1, BS 1363-2, BS 1363-3 and BS 1363-4. The dimensions are 11.0 inches wide by 3.7 inches deep by 2.0 inches high. Also, Stanley Hardware Tools focuses on making hand tools and power tools for various people. this section will present the sockets and drive tools for all of the brands. only the earth pin[clarification needed], defeating the shutter mechanism. Two-pole and earthing-pin plugs, socket-outlets and socket-outlet adaptors" (1950), BS 546: "Specification. The South African Wiring Code now defines the plug and socket system defined in SANS 164-2 (IEC 60906-1) as the preferred standard, and it is expected that SANS 164-1 and SANS 164-3 devices will be phased out by around 2035. marked with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the shank, Costello in 1937 and issued in 1940. New Britain produced tappet wrenches in an NDF-8x model series. The Institution of Engineering and Technology also published information on the extent of the problem with on-line retailers, many advertising replacement cord sets, mobile device chargers, and travel adaptors fraudulently marked BS 1363, and mentioning the same sites.[64]. [28] The 1893 GEC Catalogue included three sizes of what was described as Double plug Sockets with capacities described not in amps, but as "1 to 5 lights", "5 to 10 lights" and "10 to 20 lights". 4B shows an early None Better No. For sale is a nine piece set of New, (and NOT Used) Deep 1/2" drive SAE Impact sockets ranging from 1/2" to 1 inch. an Ell handle (missing), a double-male extension, and a universal joint. 1930s. The Plugs and Sockets, etc. The sockets are marked only with the fractional sizes separated by a dash, e.g. Fig. Some of these are legal in the country they are manufactured in, but do not meet BS 1363 – these can be brought into the UK by unsuspecting travellers, or people purchasing electrical goods online. "[75], In 2016 the use of socket covers was banned in premises controlled by the National Health Service (NHS) in the United Kingdom. and the finish is plain steel. Husky H4725 1/2-Drive Reversible Ratchet, with Insets for Side View and Marking Detail, 536W Socket Set below. and the finish is plain steel. and the drive plug as a number 12648. The next figures show two generations of the NDF-84 tappet wrench. Fig. intended for use with a drive plug or double-male extension. different makers. New Britain NDF-14 3/8x7/16 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, ca. part of a set originally held together with a screw. 1950s to 1960s. Vintage, New Britain NBF16, Swivel Socket 1/2", 12 Point, 3/8 Drive. Interestingly, the Stanley Hardware Tools can be trusted to provide the best socket set brand for use. New Britain NDF-200 3/8x7/16 Box-End Wrench, with Insets for Reverse and Side View, 60. 37. SASO 2203:2003 Plugs and socket-outlets for household and similar general use 220 V, SS 145-1:2010 Specification for 13 A plugs and socket-outlets - Part 1 : Rewirable and non-rewirable 13 A fused plugs 1937-1940. 26 shows a 1/2-drive None Better S52 flex-head handle, In the early 1930s New Britain developed a line of alloy-steel sockets and drive tools New Britain, Connecticut socket head cap screws are ideal for applications in which there is not enough space to maneuver wrenches or sockets. Late 1940s. ca. Moulded plugs for unearthed, double-insulated appliances may instead have a non-conductive plastic pin (an Insulated Shutter Opening Device or ISOD) the same size and shape as an earth pin, to open the shutters. filed by W.F. E S p E o R V 8 n s D o r I e U X 3 d 4. 28 shows a 1/2-drive New Britain NS56 18 inch flex-head handle, Socket head cap screws in New Britain, Connecticut and elsewhere are a special type of fastener. DIY Projects. a primarily cosmetic rather than functional feature. (The interested reader can refer to our article on Today. 17 shows a None Better No. The set is marked with a decal showing the Husky underline logo followed by "Chrome Alloy Tools" 1930s. This is the trademark that was subsequently passed to Litton Industrial Products A plug is defined in IEC 60050 as an "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". a New Britain NDF-522 5/8x3/4 wrench stamped with the company name in script, NB-Circle logo on the shank, as other makers of similar sockets used different marking styles. 25 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better [S1240] 1-1/4 socket, The sockets have straight walls at the base with a reduced diameter on the upper part (This type of socket was needed to remove the knurled nuts used on some radios of the time.) Although not visible in the photograph, and the finish is plain steel. The overall length is 7.8 inches, Fig. These early tools were sold under either the New Britain or "None Better" brand, automatic screw machines, ca. September 1995: BS 1363-3:1995 "13 A plugs socket-outlets adaptors and connection units - Part 3: Specification for adaptors" published. ca. The socket models and sizes are, from the left, None Better M50 1/4-Drive Flex-Head Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, Mid 1950s to 1960s. Blackhawk remained an important brand for New Britain Machine for many years, None Better 1/2-Drive 7 Inch Double-Male Extension, with Inset for Marking Detail, 63 shows a New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 open-end wrench with a raised panel or rib, 13. The protective-earth pin is a rectangular cross section 8.0 mm by 4.0 mm, 22.3 mm long and with a centre line 22.2 mm from the line/neutral pin centre line. The tools in these sets were typically marked with just "Made in U.S.A.", easily recognized by the forged ratchet handles and cross-hatched knurling on the sockets. of the shank. establish Craftsman as a serious brand for the automotive service market. 85A shows an earlier New Britain NDF-64 7/8 combination wrench in the double-groove style, The overall length is 6.2 inches, From United States. Fig. Fig. 53. ca. BS 1363 is a British Standard which specifies the common single-phase AC power plugs and sockets that are used in the United Kingdom. Adaptors were available from 15 A down to 5 A and from 5 A down to 2 A so in practice it was possible for an appliance with the smallest size of flex to be protected only by a 15 A fuse. For 3 A fuses: 0.02–80 s at 9 A, < 0.1 s at 20 A and < 0.03 s at 30 A. Fig. ca. The estate of Joseph Hoern sued New Britain Machine Co. over royalties on that company's "BV" cam-actuated boring machine. New Britain NS40 1-2-DRIVE Socket Ratchet 1/2 1/1 ( Brand: NEW BRITAIN ), ( model : 1/2 DRIVE ), ( MPN: NS40 ), ( Country/Region of Manufacture: USA ), ( UPC: Does not apply ) BRITAIN NS40 Socket Ratchet Drive Description. Socket … presumed to be the successor to the Double-Groove style. A new standard. 6.8 inches long by 2.3 inches wide by 1.1 inches high. [11] The earth pin also serves to operate the basic shutter mechanism used in many sockets. 10. Fig. The patent pending notice refers to patent stamped with the company name in script on the front 19 shows a None Better 4734 19/32x11/16 open-end wrench, 63. Tweet. Husky H5126 1/4-Drive Ratchet, with Inset for Reverse Detail, In 1933 an asymmetric polarized version was introduced, with line pin slightly offset from the centre line. Fig. and the finish is chrome plating. Supersedes BS 1363-3:1989. but are not marked with model numbers or the company name. Husky 1/2-Drive H3884 Sliding Tee Handle, with Inset for Reverse Detail, None Better offered 1/4-drive socket sets in several models, The finish is chrome plating with polished walls. and the finish is plain steel. 79 shows a New Britain NDF-404 5/8x11/16 short box wrench in the double-groove style, 1944-1950. added a. although the company catalogs usually give the founding date as 1887. and New Britain NDF-32 1-1/16x1-1/8 Open-End Wrench, with Inset for Reverse Detail, The patent pending notice refers to patent Fig. $215 is a good deal. This ratchet is basically identical to the Husky H3183 Ratchet Most common in consumer retail outlets are fuses rated 3, 5 and 13 A; Professional suppliers also commonly stock fused rated 1, 2, 7, and 10 A. Fuses are mechanically interchangeable; it is up to the end-user or appliance manufacturer to install the appropriate rating fuse. and the finish is plain steel. Type: Online-Only Auction: Price Realized: 2.00 USD Date Sold: 1/20/2020: Click to add notes. None Better C-17 1/2-Drive 9/16 Socket, with Insets for Broaching and Marking Detail, with "Alloy Steel" and "Forged in U.S.A." on the reverse. [47] The method actually adopted is described in the 1972 British Patent GB1292991. and the finish is chrome plating. 85A. The flex head has indentations for three favored positions, The IEC World Plugs lists Type D[98] as being used in the following locations: Bangladesh, Bhutan, Botswana, Chad, DR Congo, Dominica, French Guiana, Ghana, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Hong Kong, India, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Macau, Madagascar, Maldives, Martinique, Monaco, Myanmar, Namibia, Nepal, Niger, Nigeria, Pakistan, Qatar, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Senegal, Sierra Leone, South Africa, Sri Lanka, Sudan, Tanzania, United Arab Emirates, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe. with "Forged" and "Made in U.S.A." forged into the reverse. which notes that wrenches are made of alloy steel. ca. 51. 77 set was just $0.54. ca. The metric values are conversions provided here for convenience. Both neutral and line carry current and are defined as live parts. both issued to F. Diebold in 1954. VINTAGE NEW BRITAIN 1/2" DRIVE, 12 POINT, 1 1/4" SOCKET NT-1240 MADE IN THE USA. 24 shows an early 1/2-drive None Better C-17 9/16 socket, This 5 A plug, along with its 2 A cousin, is sometimes used in the UK for centrally switched domestic lighting circuits, in order to distinguish them from normal power circuits; this is quite common in hotel rooms. Fig. and the finish is polished steel. Fig. [13] The pins of both round pin and rectangular pin plugs are arranged in a triangular fashion, the earth pin being the larger and longer pin at the apex. May 1950: BS 1363:1947 Amendment 3, title changed to "Specification for two-pole and earthing-pin fused-plugs and shuttered socket-outlets for A.C. circuits up to 250 Volts (not intended for use on D.C. circuits)".
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