USA plug to U.K?

Start date Dec 2, 2019
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Itzb95

Dec 2, 2019

hi I recently set this pump up using a step down converter, it’s cut off after around 2 hours and won’t turn back on, could I cut the plug and wire it up to a 3 pin plug instead?

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Dec 2, 2019

No the pump is 110v a 13A plug will deliver 230v.

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