Tronic Top Plug 13A Transparent Bakelite Plug

Our review

This is a 13-amp top plug from Tronic, the kind you wire onto the end of a cable to connect an appliance to a wall socket. It is rated for AC 220 to 240 volts, which matches typical Tanzanian mains supply, and the body is made of Bakelite, a hard, heat-resistant material rather than soft plastic. The transparent housing is a practical touch: you can see the terminal screws and confirm your live, neutral and earth conductors are seated correctly before closing it up, which matters when you are wiring it yourself.
It suits anyone replacing a cracked or loose plug on a kettle, iron, extension lead or similar appliance, and it is a reasonable choice for a workshop or rental property where plugs get swapped often. Before buying, check that your appliance's cable is thick enough for 13 amps and that your socket takes a standard 13-amp plug; if you are running a heavy appliance on a long extension, a lower-rated plug is not a substitute. Compare against other 13-amp plugs on the market by looking at the contact material and the quality of the cord grip, since those are what fail first. Tronic backs this one with a one-year warranty, and it is available on Sokonia.