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Kinda was hoodwinked on Ebay. Pic had black wire, taped and end hidden. No mention of no plug. I guess you get what you pay for. Liv'n'learn. Anyway, I can return it, but was wondering if I can simply wire it to a plug and use it. Tried Google but no mention of Fans with 2 red wires. Apreciate any advice, Cheers.Hi and thanks for having me. Can I wire an Au plug to this fan? 20191117_213828 - EletriciansForums.net
 
Not sure of the rules in Aus but those wires only look single insulated and it is not clear if it needs an earth. From its country of origin I am none too sure I would use it.
 
You could connect a plug and it would work, but whether the result would comply with any applicable regulations is highly doubtful.
 
Yeah definitely wouldn't comply just whacking a plug on the end. Doesn't inspire confidence that the rest of the unit would meet Australian Standards either.
If you're in western Sydney I could take a look at it and see if a new plug and lead could be fitted, best I can offer from here.
 
In Australia you cannot put a plug on anything unless you have at minimum a restricted electrical licence, are registered and insured.
 

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Yeah definitely wouldn't comply just whacking a plug on the end. Doesn't inspire confidence that the rest of the unit would meet Australian Standards either.
If you're in western Sydney I could take a look at it and see if a new plug and lead could be fitted, best I can offer from here.
Cheers. Apreciate it. Binning it and grabing a "better" fan.
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In Australia you cannot put a plug on anything unless you have at minimum a restricted electrical licence, are registered and insured.
Yeah, not going there. Grabing another one from a more reputable retailer. Thanks.
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Throw that Chinese ---- in the bin cobber.
Might "throw" it at the sellers head. My bad for going the cheap option. Ya' live ya' learn.
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In Australia you cannot put a plug on anything unless you have at minimum a restricted electrical licence, are registered and insured.
Yeah, not going there. Grabing another one from a more reputable retailer. Thanks.
Don't worry, 2 red wires indicates that you got the delux model.
If you were enthusiastic as me, you would already have a plug on it and sitting in front of that sweet cool air.
I'm here if you need me
Aint the red ones supposed to be faster. Wait til I paint some stripes on her. then you'll see some serious ----. Thanks though. Years ago i would have thrown caution to the wind. A tad wiser these days.
 
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I bought something similar in the UK, it was made in Poland by a company called Dospel. It had no wires - needed hard-wiring into the cable from the switch which was quite fiddly with 1.5mm twin & earth.

It was rated 220/230V but IMO these things always have loads of contingency in the ratings so I don't think it will blow up at 240V. Has twice the air throughput of yours and is still very quiet.
 

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