Plug adaptor?

[Chris1234]

Can you buy the reverse of the adaptor below?
I need the two pin plug (with the hex shape) to convert to a 3 pin uk socket.
It’s just for chargers etc in the car. I could make one from a lead and socket but would rather have just an adaptor.
Thanks.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

Google “travel adaptor”.
Just bear in mind there’s lots of unsafe rubbish out there, although for the usage you’ve described, the risk is a lot lower than if you wanted to shove it somewhere with a hairdryer or iron on the other end.

 

[Chris1234]

Unfortunately I can’t find one!
I’ve tried amazon, eBay and google images and they don’t seem to exist?

 

[Jim_e_Jib]

They are standard adaptors for us Brits heading to Benidorm, Magaluf or the Costa Del Sol An example here:

Buy Masterplug UK to Europe Travel Adaptor - 3 Pack | Travel adaptors | Argos

Buy Masterplug UK to Europe Travel Adaptor - 3 Pack at Argos. Thousands of products for same day delivery £3.95, or fast store collection.

www.argos.co.uk

 

[Lucien Nunes]

I am trying to understand what you want to plug it into, given that you mention the flattened hexagon which suggests a Europlug. You also mention the car... is it to connect to an inverter?

Europlug is a common enough thing but it exists only in certain forms. The idea is that it is a cheap, simple and compact plug that fits most European socket variants with 19mm pin centres. In theory there is no corresponding socket type because it is simply a compatibility workaround for all the other existing types, however Europlug 'sockets' are starting to appear on things like extension leads.

Any adaptor with specifically Europlug pins and a 3-pin socket is going to be a bit naughty, possibly a lot naughty, not least because Europlug - specifically the slim hexagon with inclined 4mm insulated pins - is only rated at 2.5A. So why do you want Europlug on the male side, and not one or more of the full-spec earthed 16A EU plug types such as CEE 7/4 (Schuko) or 7/6 (French)?

 

[GeorgeCooke]

Can you buy the reverse of the adaptor below?
I need the two pin plug (with the hex shape) to convert to a 3 pin uk socket.

Such a device would be highly dangerous as the earth would not be connected.

 

[Chris1234]

Hi, it’s only for chargers etc that don’t have an earth connection (plastic pin).

It’s a socket built into the car.
I’ll try and post a picture, bear with me....
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[Lucien Nunes]

OK so your car has a built-in inverter. Personally I would make a cable rather than use an adaptor. The socket may have built in switch contacts to enable the inverter when a plug is inserted. The extra stress on the socket cause by a goofy adaptor dangling off it could damage or fail to engage the switch (if there is one). The cable will be as naughty as the adaptor though.

 

[DPG]

100% what Lucien has said - you don't want a rigid adaptor and plug(top) hanging out of that socket. It's going to either do some damage to the socket, or get knocked and cause a bad connection between socket/plug.
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Must admit I'm quite impressed with your car having a mains outlet. I think I'd have to change it for a twin MK flush outlet personally though. Could use standard light switches for the interiorights as well. This could be the new car customising craze!
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I don't like this new auto merge thing.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

I don't like this new auto merge thing.

Agreed - other forums do it, but passively (without displaying the message)