Changing a 2-pin to a 3-pin Plug (Save $30)

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  • Опубликовано: 15 ноя 2024

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  • @Konushku
    @Konushku 2 года назад +11

    I can't tell you how much I love your tutorial. So clear and concise with both explanation and demonstration, and relevant for SG too. Thank you for your work!

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад +1

      Most welcome! I try my best to digest it as simply as I can so that everyone can learn!

  • @SportsFan0027
    @SportsFan0027 2 года назад +8

    Very clear explanation. I was scared to do it in case I cause a short circuit. Now I’m confident. 👍👍

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад +1

      Thank you for your support! I'm glad the video helped!

  • @HexhamFoodCo
    @HexhamFoodCo 8 месяцев назад +3

    Great vid only comment is at the start you indicated wrong pin live and neutral, you connected them correctly , well it fors not really matter in this case. Need to check any appliance is rated to 110 to 230v and belt and braises match the fuse to the wattage using watts equals volts *amps. Save a burn out

  • @giwahumukhayr1652
    @giwahumukhayr1652 Год назад +1

    I really appreciate you. My plug just stop working to my surprise I came across this video,it solve the issue am having presently. God bless you

  • @AvgeekLMML
    @AvgeekLMML 5 дней назад

    great video, I'm from Malta and we use the 3 prong uk plug but a lot of our appliances come with the 2 prong plug from the EU.
    Where did you buy your extension lead from because it seems like it can accept the 2 prong EU plug without doing the car key trick on the sticker it has on it

  • @ellensirat3000
    @ellensirat3000 2 года назад +2

    Thank you for a very clear explanation, now i can change the 2 pin to 3 pin plug. Thanks to your tutorial👏👍😊

  • @ggggvvv
    @ggggvvv Год назад +2

    I am from ITEce studying electrical as a current student, i am really glad this video is compiled bite size as per to what my lecturer taught me!

  • @fluffycotton4683
    @fluffycotton4683 15 дней назад +2

    Fuse should be checked and/or replaced to protect appliance, apart from this good video.

  • @binaryten
    @binaryten 2 года назад +2

    Thanks for the video. Give me confidence to change two pins to three. I just changed my plug successfully. It is so easy.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      Yay! Quite simple isn't it? Buy a bunch and change all the plugs!

  • @viewcool245
    @viewcool245 11 месяцев назад +2

    Such an excellent video: clear and simple.

  • @1hillmarcyah
    @1hillmarcyah Год назад +1

    You made this look so easy, I will be trying this out and save money
    Appreciate your video, thank you

  • @amuthamalar9331
    @amuthamalar9331 Год назад +2

    Thank you so much boss. Well explained. It helps me alot. Always need to seek if anyone would help me, but now I can fix myself.😃

  • @bradleytuckwell4854
    @bradleytuckwell4854 2 года назад +2

    That was the best tutorial I’ve seen on this topic thanks for sharing

  • @mickpospiech1363
    @mickpospiech1363 Год назад +1

    You may find your warranty is void if you cut the original plug from an appliance.

  • @yutaitan7004
    @yutaitan7004 Год назад

    Hello. Great tutorial video! It was easy to follow along. Can i request for a tutorial on how we can extend the lenght of the wire that comes with our eletrical appliances / lighting? 😅

  • @PaintingwithFlare
    @PaintingwithFlare 2 месяца назад

    Thanks for this tutorial. What if my two pin plug wires are both the same color? How do I determine which is live/neutral?

  • @Chris-vz9xn
    @Chris-vz9xn 2 года назад

    Thank you very much for this video. Because of this video I managed to change the plug of my device - almost the same situation as yours.

  • @kwk9470
    @kwk9470 Год назад

    I just had a problem with my two-pin plug and its adapter this afternoon. I had this thought in mind to change the 2-pin to a 3-pin tomorrow. I said to myself that It must be a a unique chance for me to see your video at this moment. Thank you for putting up this video. Please continue to do more videos on matters that are relevant to Singapore. I just subscribed.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      Lol please don't wait for a special occasion to watch my videos hahah watch them all the time! I have at least 100 videos!

  • @donnaatnet
    @donnaatnet 2 года назад +1

    Thanks for sharing!

  • @georgelong1514
    @georgelong1514 Год назад

    Noted Blue is neutral and Brown is Live. What will happen when we insert wrongly into the plug meaning Brown wire inserted into the neutral hole. Any consequence once we turn on the power?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      I'm this case no. Houses run on AC or alternating current, means that the power flows both ways. So no for a 2 pin to 3 pin conversion it does not matter

    • @okaro6595
      @okaro6595 6 месяцев назад

      It will work but of for example there is a switch in the cable it will cut the neutral and there is voltage still in the device. If you for example removed the bulb from a lamp and stuck your fingers inside you could get shocked even if the switch is off.

  • @cheeyong84
    @cheeyong84 2 года назад +1

    Very clear explanation! 👍

  • @nathaliesstudio8554
    @nathaliesstudio8554 Год назад

    Hi the video helped but when I removed the outer plastic both inside had no inner tubing showing blue and brown only copper wire... I followed the Blue Brown positions on the plug, left out the earth. The item worked (a lamp) for a few seconds... its not the globe (I tried another) but I must have done something wrong for the globe to fade off after afew seconds 😔

  • @Kenzo9063
    @Kenzo9063 Год назад

    I do use a travel adapter for my toothbrush but it is a decent one with safety shutters and provides a secure fit as good as any wall outlet (lencent brand). However for anything that has a replaceable cord (IEC C5 C7 C13) standard i will just buy a new power cord from a reputable OEM (E.g linetek, I-Sheng, Volex, Longwell, Lindy).
    Also since i am studying/working in Australia, wall adapters makes the whole plug assembly bulky, adds bulk to my bag and it becomes a problem if it clashes with other plugs on the same 2 way outlet/powerstrip or if the socket is located under a floorboard cover.
    Then when I travel back to Singapore, I just swap the cables for the Singapore/UK 3 pin plug types that I use on my laptop adapter (IEC C5 cord) and Ugreen GaN multiport charger (IEC C7 cord). So ultimately a travel adapter is good for short term use like on holidays/exchange but not for long term.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      I have a power strip that starts off as an oz 3pin head and ends as 4 UK 3 pin sockets. This saw me through my stay

  • @pingsimlim35
    @pingsimlim35 11 месяцев назад

    Time 2.01, the one on the right is neutral and left should be live as you are looking from bottom of the plug.

  • @Impbecile
    @Impbecile 2 года назад +2

    Does it matter if the 2 pin plug is 2.5a fuse while normal 3 pin plug is 13a?

  • @mijimelon
    @mijimelon 3 месяца назад +1

    thank you man the house

  • @mourad.andrea7255
    @mourad.andrea7255 2 года назад +1

    Thanks you 😊 I just bought stove from shopee and it was two round pins thanks for showing us how to fixed it used full 👍👍👍

  • @LocaMoca328
    @LocaMoca328 6 месяцев назад

    I thought brown is earth or neutral while blue is live! How do we know the colour semantics of overseas wire?

  • @Rumbidzaimbuwa-kepekepe
    @Rumbidzaimbuwa-kepekepe 10 месяцев назад +1

    This was very helpful thank you so much ❤

  • @justinontube88
    @justinontube88 Год назад

    This was so very helpful! Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @bunkhuntan6616
    @bunkhuntan6616 3 месяца назад

    You initially mention neutral on the left and live on the right but after you opened up the back cover you connected the cables to the opposite ends

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  3 месяца назад

      @bunkhuntan6616 lol I did say it didn't matter because of Alternating current. Also it's mirrored in the vid.. I can't change it now...

  • @beckiel3211
    @beckiel3211 2 месяца назад

    TQ. I just did it😂 change the 2 pin to a 3 pin for my fish tank water pump. ❤

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 месяца назад +1

      @@beckiel3211 awesome! Great job! First step to many DIY!

  • @alexcj8859
    @alexcj8859 8 месяцев назад

    Does it mean any alter to product original component void the warranty?

  • @georgeacquah7117
    @georgeacquah7117 Год назад

    I really love your teachings

  • @kevtacy1
    @kevtacy1 2 года назад +1

    U do want to add, while stripping the outer sheathing, ensure that the inner wires are not knicked.

  • @moonbow889
    @moonbow889 10 месяцев назад

    The adapter melts is it because of a lower rated A being used

  • @1Co8
    @1Co8 8 месяцев назад

    Attempted to change my Chinese plug into a 3 pin following this video, but ended up tripping the house after I turned the power on😨
    I followed every step closely, and ensured the wires were secure in each prong, to the plug as a whole too. Do you know what could have caused the trip? I used a regular 3 pin plug w a 13A fuse inside.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  8 месяцев назад

      Can you contact me via FB and send some photos showing the connection

    • @1Co8
      @1Co8 8 месяцев назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan Thanks for the reply! I've reached out via Instagram as I'm not able to send videos via FB

  • @meowmys
    @meowmys 2 года назад +1

    may i know how you hook the power brick on the wall? seems like 3M command hooks to me.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      I used screws! This model has a hoke at the back which u can use

    • @meowmys
      @meowmys 2 года назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan may i know which model of this command hook is? cause you know there's multiple versions

  • @pscpat323
    @pscpat323 Год назад

    do I need to change my plug, just notice the 3 metal is hot when I plug out from the socket and it is black instead of copper colour. Already subscribe your channel as I find it very useful and can save money too. Thank you.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      Either your plug or socket is faulty. Or maybe you are overloading that power point

  • @kriskhaira
    @kriskhaira Год назад

    I guess the downside of this is it can give a false impression to other users of the appliance that it is grounded since it is now a 3-pin UK plug but the ground pin is not serving a purpose as per 3-pin specs. Do you think converting it to the UK 2-pin plug will also work here?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад +1

      Yea that would be a much easier process by cutting and splicing the wires together followed by heat shrink tubing.
      If you observe closely at some appliances which come with the UK 3 pin plug, many of them have false ground pins to open up the socket gates.

    • @kriskhaira
      @kriskhaira Год назад +2

      ​@@ThePunggolHandyMan Yes I've seen them. The false ground pins are usually made of some kind of plastic. IMO there should be a colour code and manufacturers should be required to colour-code them differently so people know it's a false ground pin.
      By the way, I'm Malaysian and just wanted to say I really appreciate your content since it's quite relevant for our region :)

    • @okaro6595
      @okaro6595 Год назад

      There are no UK 2-pin plugs (besides the special shaver plugs). UK uses the same plugs with double insulated devices as with grounded ones.

    • @kriskhaira
      @kriskhaira Год назад

      @@okaro6595 I see. I meant specifically the BS 4573 (UK shaver) plug or Europlug (slightly different dimensions).

  • @ginjio3387
    @ginjio3387 Год назад

    If the wire is very thin, is it ok to change to 3pin? My aquarium pump, when I cut open is very thin. I'm worried it will melt.

  • @resalina4024
    @resalina4024 2 года назад +2

    but how to know if it is neutral wire or the live wire?,,

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      Err . I'm not sure what you m e an

    • @resalina4024
      @resalina4024 2 года назад +2

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan my machine from china plug broke and it has 2 pins, so I want to change it to 3 pins , u said in your video 1pin is neutral 1pin is live and another pin is ground., Since china 2wire has no ground wire ,how i will know if the wire is for neutral or for live pin

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      @@resalina4024 ahhh okok typically red or brown is live and blue or black is neutral. But as I said in my video, if it is 2 pin, orientation does not matter. Even if u wire live to neutral, your machine will work

    • @resalina4024
      @resalina4024 2 года назад +1

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan ok ok thank you for your quick response...👍👍

    • @resalina4024
      @resalina4024 2 года назад +1

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan I did it... I manage to change the plug pin from 2 to 3 pin...thank you for your help

  • @groundingtiming
    @groundingtiming 2 года назад +2

    Good video ! Subscribed! Keep up the good work :) Very nice to seee a SG handy man with good content and well spoken !
    I guess this same logic also apply to 2 core to 3 core wire extension into 3 pin plug right?

  • @HowardARoark
    @HowardARoark Год назад

    Thanks just what I needed - very helpful video, nice job.

  • @marketingscarborough
    @marketingscarborough Год назад

    What about the right size for the fuse?

  • @cygnus-x
    @cygnus-x 5 месяцев назад

    Why this method doesn't work for my inverter output. I left out the earth wire but still its not working.

  • @gracechua4154
    @gracechua4154 10 месяцев назад +1

    ok. i dont feel so scared anymore ! thank you ! it was easy to understand and all of my taobao purchases are safe !

  • @IssamSankoh
    @IssamSankoh 11 месяцев назад

    Very much educative thank you.

  • @moonhand8311
    @moonhand8311 Месяц назад

    The issue of ground/earth is not covered enough. What if the appliance being converted has lots of metal parts that a user could touch while using the device. How does earthing work two pin countries? None have a dedicated earth cable (2-pin!). This is unclear and never addressed in any of these videos. You also need me on fusing.

  • @holdthel1n331
    @holdthel1n331 5 месяцев назад

    Hi Sir
    So grounding is not require? do u mean that?
    so any China plug, i will just rewire the 2 pcs into singapore LIVE / Neutral slot will do?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  5 месяцев назад

      Yup... if your thing has 2 pin plug. Means there is no ground circuity

  • @propertyho8585
    @propertyho8585 2 года назад

    Are we able to change hairdryer pin like this too? With the higher voltage

  • @muhammadimran2354
    @muhammadimran2354 8 месяцев назад

    Hi i have question i want run 4 led bulbs witch is 3w each bulb gonna fix in one wire cable. Can you recommend me please what gauge wire do i need and fuse amp with plug? I am in uk i am talking about 2 pin wire becoz the holder has alredy 2 pin wire with . Thanks in advance

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  8 месяцев назад

      You don't need anything more than a 13a wire. LEDS are low powered to begin with so no problem

  • @sengster7439
    @sengster7439 Год назад

    Some sites say it is just as dangerous to use oversize fuse rating. whats your say? i replace to 3pin for 2 aquarium pumps thats 1.8w and 2.5w respectively, calculated amp use like very small leh not even 1

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      Generally most of there 2 pin plugs are unfused. However for aquarium pumps a generic 13A fuse will suffice. The power draw is not that great.

    • @sengster7439
      @sengster7439 Год назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan kamsia boss damn swift reply. have a good long weekend :) +subscribed

  • @gig-genshinimpactgameplay
    @gig-genshinimpactgameplay 2 года назад

    How would you deal with a 16A plug that comes with some Hifi equipments like amplifiers and or subwoofers?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      I wouldn't change a 16A plug to a 13A plug. As the fuse may melt if the demand is too high. If you change the fuse in the plug to 16A you may cause damage to your circuit if it is not rated for 13A. That's why the plugs are different. It's so that you do not connect a 16A appliance to a 13A circuit

    • @gig-genshinimpactgameplay
      @gig-genshinimpactgameplay 2 года назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan In this case, what would you recommend if the hifi equipments comes with 16A plugs? These hifi equips are bought from local retail shops in SG. Thanks in advance!

  • @okaro6595
    @okaro6595 Год назад +2

    2:00 Actually it is live on the left and neutral on the right as you view it from that side.

  • @MrChanster
    @MrChanster Год назад

    Hi, I got an issue which i hope you can help solve
    I bought a hairdryer from Japan and using it back at home, the hairdryer gets over heated
    I tried switching a 3amp and 5amp fuse in it, but it blew it when i turn it on high settings
    Any idea how to fix?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      Hi Japan uses 110v voltage draw. Singapore sockets supply 220v! You cannot use a Japan hairdryer in singapore! U have to run it through a step down transformer!
      Stop immediately

  • @allergy4000
    @allergy4000 7 месяцев назад

    Hi, can we change a type g plug on power strip to a type m type? Reason is I have a type m socket.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  7 месяцев назад +1

      Yea I don't see why not

    • @allergy4000
      @allergy4000 7 месяцев назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan thanks! Curious, if type m doesn’t have a fuse, is jt safe?

  • @boblee1401
    @boblee1401 Год назад

    Would it be safe to use without the ground wire?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      Yes! If the original plug does not have a ground, the manufacturer would have deemed that it is not necessary

    • @boblee1401
      @boblee1401 Год назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan ty!

  • @ogellanjonathannoel6693
    @ogellanjonathannoel6693 2 месяца назад

    Trying it out tonight.

  • @kathleenwyness30
    @kathleenwyness30 9 месяцев назад

    Hi I've taken my plug of the wires are red and black which are these

  • @Jteo12
    @Jteo12 10 месяцев назад +1

    So anyone can help to do it with all the required cutter and all?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  10 месяцев назад

      Yup that's the reason for this channel. What I do, you can do

    • @Jteo12
      @Jteo12 10 месяцев назад

      I cannot do... Haha because I don't have the Gey SI to do it

  • @JanetBuletin
    @JanetBuletin Год назад

    hi im in the philippines but im from london uk where we have 240volt 2 wire a dubble uk socket in the philippines does it matter if i put th live and neutral the wrong way round please can u advise me sir i hate useing the 2pin filipineo plug its so anoying wen the plug keeps falling out

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад

      If its only 2 pin it doesn't matter but if 3 pin you have to be careful

  • @honglengsim7363
    @honglengsim7363 2 года назад

    how do you tell which colour cable is live or neutral?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад +1

      Usually live is coded brown, neutral is coded blue. In this example, the manufacturer just used the brown blue wire and the orientation does not matter since the device is using alternating current

  • @IssamSankoh
    @IssamSankoh 11 месяцев назад +1

    Thank u a good job done

  • @jacinda8229
    @jacinda8229 8 месяцев назад

    this helps! thank you!

  • @brucejackie5736
    @brucejackie5736 2 года назад

    Super

  • @wolfhideout
    @wolfhideout 2 месяца назад

    hi, can I check what if the item we are buying is DC? Does it matter ?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 месяца назад +1

      @@wolfhideout yea a dc item needs a converter

    • @wolfhideout
      @wolfhideout 2 месяца назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan tbh, I’m not sure if the item that I’m purchasing if it’s a DC or AC, or can I jus simply swap out the socket

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 месяца назад

      A DC item will have a huge plug head adaptor thing don't try cutting it off

    • @wolfhideout
      @wolfhideout 2 месяца назад

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan ahh. Okay I think I know what u meant. Like those on laptop ahh? Thanks a lot 🙏🏻

  • @ainazdaniel9832
    @ainazdaniel9832 7 месяцев назад

    uk plug are the best

  • @bfd1918
    @bfd1918 Год назад +1

    Good. Tips

  • @Trollsties302
    @Trollsties302 2 года назад

    Power boss

  • @KnowledgeBoxMM
    @KnowledgeBoxMM 6 месяцев назад

    Thanks man it's worked

  • @user-js5qb2oy7y
    @user-js5qb2oy7y Год назад +1

    Thank you legend

  • @emmanuelphua
    @emmanuelphua 2 года назад

    how u choose the Amp rating for the fuse?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      The plugs come pre-installed with 13A fuses and generally most appliances use this rating.

    • @lt4041
      @lt4041 2 года назад

      If connected to an 36W LED lamp should I change the fuse to 3A? Also, is it ok if I folded wires and twisted it over itself before inserting to 3 pin plug? It was too long and sticking out of the screws otherwise.

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  2 года назад

      @@lt4041 no need to swap to 3A fuse. Also no it's not right to fold over on the insulation. If the exposed wires are too long you should trim it. If too thin you can twist more to make it thicker. But if u fold over you risk melting the insulation as the contact points get hot

  • @MrQuackism
    @MrQuackism 6 месяцев назад

    Useful video

  • @HexhamFoodCo
    @HexhamFoodCo 8 месяцев назад

    Actually you were inficating from an overview my apologies

  • @abdelnaser-bd7lm
    @abdelnaser-bd7lm 10 месяцев назад

    Bro when i cut the wire there is no colour on it 😢

  • @mrcoco3562
    @mrcoco3562 2 года назад

    Can teach me for 2pin cable

  • @lindatan3015
    @lindatan3015 Год назад +1

    is the same for 2 round pin?

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад +1

      As in?

    • @lindatan3015
      @lindatan3015 Год назад +1

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan mine is a 2 round pins, not the flat pins.

    • @lindatan3015
      @lindatan3015 Год назад +1

      @@ThePunggolHandyMan by the way, your tutorial is very clear and you go step by step. Bravo 👏

    • @ThePunggolHandyMan
      @ThePunggolHandyMan  Год назад +1

      Thank you so much Linda and yes its the same provided the Voltage for the appliance is the same

  • @adeptgrimm3546
    @adeptgrimm3546 2 года назад

    How from 3pin to 2 pin

  • @JanetBuletin
    @JanetBuletin 10 месяцев назад

    i just made a mastake i buy 3 pin british socket from onley problem i got tricked into 2:14 beleaving it was made in the uk it was made in china and broke down affter 1 week so i dicied to make video on every think u buy how to tell if its made in china or uk do not buy anythink that is electrical from china its dangerouse and a waste of money

  • @dejanrakic77
    @dejanrakic77 2 года назад +1

    Great