Schuko adapter, but which one?

[Yaqub]

Hi

Quick question,

I have the following appliance lying around and wanted to make use of it, it comes with a German plug with the following specs;
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1000 Watt
220/230v
50/60hz

What earthed/grounded schuko adapter will I need, a 5 amp or 13 amp? I know the UK version of the same model uses 13amp but wanted to make sure.

Thank you.

 

[bill01803]

Just cut the plug off and fit UK one, cheaper that an adapter

 

[Yaqub]

Just cut the plug off and fit UK one, cheaper that an adapter

I've changed UK plugs before and they're pretty straightforward. I've opened the plug to find 3 cables;
Brown=Live
Green/yellow=Earth
Green=neutral?
Would've thought neutral to be blue and not green.

 

[telectrix]

maybe the dye maker was colour blind.

 

[DPG]

Could you post a photo?

 

[westward10]

Can you show a pic of the wires.

 

[Yaqub]

https://i.Upload the image directly to the thread.com/OXX1wiE.jpg

 

[DPG]

I would say that's a blue, albeit with a green hint.

 

[DPG]

When you fit the plug make sure the earth wire is a little bit longer than it needs to be. Also make sure the cord grip is on the outer sheath. I'm sure you probably know this already but best to be on the safe side.

 

[westward10]

Looks green to me

 

[Yaqub]

I would say that's a blue, albeit with a green hint.

Definitely can't see no blue myself

 

[DPG]

Turquoise?

 

[DPG]

Definitely bluer than the green in the earth wire.

 

[westward10]

Is it rubber or pvc cable as rubber often shows an odd shade of blue.

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Use a continuity tester or multimeter to confirm continuity between the Green/Yellow wire and the chassis of the appliance.
Failing that, open up the appliance to visually confirm where the wires are connected.

 

[Pete999]

What colour do the Germans use as N?

 

[Deleted member 26818]

What colour do the Germans use as N?

Used to be grey, now blue.

 

[Pete999]

Used to be grey, now blue.

Thanks, right that settles that thought.

 

[Yaqub]

Use a continuity tester or multimeter to confirm continuity between the Green/Yellow wire and the chassis of the appliance.
Failing that, open up the appliance to visually confirm where the wires are connected.

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Green/yellow connected to metal
Brown links with the red cable
Green links with the blue cable

 

[DPG]

Turquoise = neutral.