I came across a type of water heater that I haven't seen before. It has a 3 core flex attached and fits into the sink where an ordinary tap would usually go. I had to fail it as it had a two-pin continental style plug fitted and was being used with a unearthed adaptor.

My question is would it be a "pass" if it had a proper 13amp plug fitted?

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depends if it's labelled classII or not.
 
What is the rating of the heater?

It may very well need to be hardwired.
 
Was it a 2 pin plug like this, with earth on the side and with matching adapter.

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Or was it 2 pin like a shaver plug.

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Plug as you show with earth on the side but adapter not matching (it would suit a two pin shaver plug). Cable clearly marked as three core.
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depends if it's labelled classII or not.
No class 2 symbol as far as I could see.
 
therefore it needs an earth connection at the socket.
 
Common enough sur le continent...needs a matching earthed socket as stated above
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The instructions are quite clear:
"
  • Package with a Socket Converter! Kitchen, toilet, etc ... All can use! Easy to install!
  • NOTE: DON'T test it in your hands before installing finished, that's would be very dangerous. Please operate it under the user manual."
 
Common enough sur le continent...needs a matching earthed socket as stated above
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The instructions are quite clear:
"
  • Package with a Socket Converter! Kitchen, toilet, etc ... All can use! Easy to install!
  • NOTE: DON'T test it in your hands before installing finished, that's would be very dangerous. Please operate it under the user manual."

Reminds me of the works of Keats or Shakespeare.
 
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