UK two pin 16av to three-pin uk plug

[AoifeB]

I have a treadmill with a two-pin EU plug and 16Av but my house needs an Ireland 3 pin plug, is it safe to get an adapter and voltage converter, if so where could I source that? I have only ever used appliances with 13Av in my house before so I am unsure if it is safe, advice much appreciated, thanks

 

[AoifeB]

At the top of your plug where the slot is on the body of the plug is normally a recessed piece of metal that should connect inside the plug adaptor, see picture below, this type of adaptor:Amazon.co.uk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brennenstuhl-pl11280-1508533-Adapter-Earthed/dp/B001L2UN6C/ref=asc_df_B001L2UN6C/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311059984004&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6501372980805430997&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045027&hvtargid=pla-420550446950&psc=1View attachment 84409

Thanks, the link is very helpful I think could be easier to buy the adapter

 

[Mike Johnson]

If you don't feel confident to change the plug then the adapter route is probably your best bet, but don't be tempted to buy a cheaper version, some of these adapters are very suspect, the one I liked too is what I use myself on various bits of kit that travel with me to the EU and back to the UK.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Mike's summary is good advice. There are many sub-standard adaptors on sale that are dangerous either through having no fuse, no earthing or inadequately shielded contacts. You should choose one from a reputable UK / IE brand, equipped with both a fuse and an earth (aka ground) contact. This can be either two metal springs that grip the metal contacts along the side or a pin projecting from the front that enters the contact in the front of your plug. A proper adaptor will have sides that prevent you touching the pins of your plug when it is partly inserted. If it does not have these it is not made to the relevant standards and should be avoided.

It should look something like this:

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/9680-black/schuko-to-uk-travel-adaptor-black/dp/PL12943

 

[M-Ty]

Or like this: https://cpc.farnell.com/powerconnec...ounded/schuko-to-uk-plug-black-10a/dp/PL06737

 

[Mike Johnson]

Or like this: https://cpc.farnell.com/powerconnec...ounded/schuko-to-uk-plug-black-10a/dp/PL06737

Absolutely not like that, it does not have an earth connection, it is not the correct type, look at the plug the treadmill has and the fact the instructions say it must be earthed.?

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Looks OK to me Mike. Actually it is better than the pluggable version because it is a permanent conversion.

 

[M-Ty]

Absolutely not like that, it does not have an earth connection, it is not the correct type, look at the plug the treadmill has and the fact the instructions say it must be earthed.?

It does have the earth connection.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Sorry knee jerk reaction on my previous post. As long as the existing plug is straight, it may well be a good solution.

 

[M-Ty]

There is a springy strip in the base that presses against the earthing side-contact of the plug. It is designed for use with those plugs.

 

[Soi disant]

Thanks! Here is a picture of the fuse box and treadmill plug, the plug says 16A 250v

What on earth is going on here:

?

 

[Mike Johnson]

Already asked in post 6.

 

[AoifeB]

What on earth is going on here:

View attachment 84432

?

I have no idea

 

[Soi disant]

Already asked in post 6.

Yo, sorry.

But it wasn't so much the taping over I was concerned about, it's the overheating-verging-on-a-near-fire that has taken place

To be honest that CU looks long past its sell by date, I would hesitate to plug anything into it.

That is a rough looking board!

Probably should be condemned

 

[AoifeB]

Yo, sorry.

But it wasn't so much the taping over I was concerned about, it's the overheating-verging-on-a-near-fire that has taken place

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Probably should be condemned

Oh gosh thanks, I actually did not notice that. I think a few years ago there was trouble when the two power showers were used in the house at the same time so could have been that but must get it checked, is it a big job to get a new one?

 

[Soi disant]

Oh gosh thanks, I actually did not notice that. I think a few years ago there was trouble when the two power showers were used in the house at the same time so could have been that

Going by what is visible, the CU should have been replaced then.

but must get it checked, is it a big job to get a new one?

Only the person who inspects and tests the existing installation can tell you how big a job it is to replace the CU.