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  1. R

    Regulations re plugs on second hand goods

    I am under the impression that any second hand electrical goods, whether sold or donated (e.g. charitable gifts) have to be PAT tested and plugs must conform to current standards. Have read through relevant sections of the 'Electrical Equipment - Requirements for Plugs & Sockets etc Guidance...
  2. D

    warrantys and plugs

    can someone explain the situation with warrantys and cutting off/changing moulded plugs thanks
    • davelerave
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    • aus plugs
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Australia
  3. M

    Is there UPS (uninterruptible power supply) that can supply power to mains plugs?

    Hi there- does anyone here know if there's a UPS unit that exists that can supply power to other mains plugs, not just the 'kettle' plugs for peripherals? i.e. something that can be charged and stores electricity, into which you can plug a device with a mains 3 pin sockets when in an area with...
  4. C

    Plugs with half-shrouded earth pins

    I've never seen them before today but I cames across a mains plug where the earth pin was half-shrouded. On this particular plug, it was tight fit in the socket and the earth pin actually snapped off at the point where it entered the shroud. Leaving aside the obvious quality question abouth this...
  5. P

    MK Grid switches

    Any one use these ? have been asked to avoid using sfs's as they are ugly ! It will need to isolate 2 under counter fridges, washing machine about 2.5M away and extractor fan 4M away. Question is: is this ok as part of kitchen ring in 2.5 t&e or should it be a 4mm radial ? I would run them...
    • Pat Tester
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    • appliances aus fused grid plugs switch switches
    • Replies: 12
    • Forum: Australia
  6. C

    Pir and klik plugs

    Hi everyone was just wondering cus seen these klik plugs connected diff and first time iv really used them on site, but if you have your em feed and ya feed coming in and you have 3 kliks one being pir 2nd being em light and 3rd your non em, does your em feed go into your loop then another go...
    • Cj24
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    • canada keyswitch light lights pir plugs supply terminal
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Canada
  7. G

    Fused plugs in UK, not in Europe!

    Hi All, In the Uk we accept that for protection of cables we use protective devices. We also have fused plugs, which for instance might be 3 amps on a low current using device such as a mains radio. The 3 amp fuse is going to be safer and offer a level of secuity to the radio, and maybe a simple...
  8. Mark.W

    Fluke 1652

    Evening chaps Does anyone know if you can get alternative leads that will fit a fluke 1652. Preferably a set similar to the metrel leads where the crocodile clips plug onto the probes? Regards Mark
  9. S

    Cable fixings on exterior brickwork

    Hi all, I have to run a cable down part of a brick wall and have had limited success with cable clips in masonry. Aside from swapping the nail for a narrow screw and driving into plugs, anyone recommend any cable fixings designed for outdoor use? ie- uv resistant. Planning to use 1.5mm Hi-tuf...
    • Smugley
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    • aus bases cable clips electrical work exterior fixings plugs round
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  10. B

    Wander Lead Converter Plugs

    Has anyone used or is using this adapter to convert their extension lead into an r2 test lead. MPElectrical.net If so, do they which MFT are they using. Only reason for asking, is that my Megger 1552 doesn't seem to have the correct lead to use it and was hoping one of you kind gents could...
  11. C

    Euro and Uk Plugs

    Hi all, Cant find a good answer on the web, but this is my problem: Ive just got given a Sound system from my work, but the problem is that it has a 2 pin euro plug, a friend told me that i can just cut the plug and place the right wires etc into a normal 3 pin uk plug. i was worrying about...
    • Crossyboi
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    • aus plugs
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  12. K

    tesco direct smoke alarms !!!!!

    Hi all I see tesco are now doing fireangel plug-in (light pendant then bulb plugs into bottom) smoke alarms ! mains powered & battery backup. Silencer & test button. low battery warning. Batteries included ! £19.57 Wonder how many people will fit these ? :D Suppose you could even knock some...
  13. T

    Semi Permanent use of 'Test' plugs....

    No doubt everyone's familiar with these little red neon type socket testers..... CED Plug in Socket Tester - NoLinkingToThis, Where the Trade Buys I run a video production company. Our crews have literally dozens of these in their shooting kits as obviously we need to do what we can to test that...
    • TFGtv
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    • aus permanent plugs test
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Australia
  14. C

    Melted plugs and sockets...

    Hi all, Had two occurrences of 13A socket outlets and plugs melting after being overloaded by multi-sockets, one catching fire, the other having the live pin from the plug melted nicely into the socket. Chief Big Spark and underling - me - thought the 13A fuse in the plug should have blown...
    • Chappers
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    • aus double dryer melted plugged plugs socket sockets
    • Replies: 16
    • Forum: Australia
  15. C

    Changing continental plugs?

    Customer has just moved here and wants me to change her 2 pin plugs for UK 3 pin plugs so her appliance / lamps work in her new house. Is this straight forward to do? What about the earthing?
  16. N

    Is a 6AMP Switch ok ?

    Hi .. I have 2 ELectrical Power Blocks ( the sort of ones you plug up to 4 plugs in) 1 Has My PC, Printer, Monitor,Lamp The other has my Modem, Router, Cordless Internet Phone.. I wish to place a Switch between the 2 Blocks would a 6AMP Through Switch be ok ? The reason being is why have...
    • nuttycomputer
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    • canada other plugs power switch through
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Canada

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