Converter plugs are supposed to be safe. The converter is different from an adapter. The UK convertor style plug opens and you put the EU plug inside and place it into the contacts. You then snap the cover back in place and screw it shut. They come with different amp fuses. I was told to use a 3 amp fuse for most uses. But I'm just going by Google research!!
Just a note of the plug top you are using the live & neutral pins are not sleved witch makes it none compliant in uk not bs compliant as its not sleved the white plug top to your right is bs compliant with white sleves on pins can also be black sleeves I'm in no way criticising you at all!! As an electrician & pat tester I'm just passing on my knowledge is all 👏👍🏻
I bought a motor for my carpet cleaner and it is 2 stage has no earth so do you know if would use the same plug which has an earth as previous motor had an earth connection and that was grounded to the pump on a piggy back and then from there connected to the junction box which went to the plug and I am wondering if I isolate earth with insulation tape
Hello, great video! I had a question. I am essentially looking to do the opposite and was wondering if that might be possible? I will be going from Ireland (UK plug) to Portugal (EU plug) soon and was wondering about plugs etc. do you think it would be ok just to buy an EU kettle lead plug for my things that use a kettle lead? my monitor for example.
@@_Happysowinghappygrowing ah grand stuff. Thanks a million for getting back to me. I am totally clueless when it comes to all that stuff. I am moving down there soon and have loads of stuff to bring with me. Cheers!
I always cut EU plugs off portable electrical items such as table lambs, hair dryers, pumps and toothbrush chargers even if they come with a EU to UK converter plug. Reasons for doing this is because I think a proper plug is far safer although it's better to fit a plug with shrouded pins. It also ensures that the electrical items are polarized and removes the ability to plug inappropriate things into a shaver socket.
Not every plug, even in the UK, has an earth wire, in fact we in the UK don't use the earth wire any more often than in the rest of Europe. It's just that we always have an earth pin to physically open the shutters over the live and neutral - things that are double insulated (meaning that there is an extra layer insulating the live and neutral wires from any exposed metal on the outside, such as having a plastic case), like hair tools, lamps, power tools, vacuum cleaners, blenders, fans, and most things to be honest, aren't earthed, even in the UK and are safe to use without an earth
What if my EU double wire is the same colour. I have a Christmas lights that I broke a plug. So how do I know which one is live and which one is neutral of they are same colour?
European appliances can be safely used with the live and neutral either way around because you can insert the plug either way around so it should be fine whichever way
@@grassytramtracks but.. surely it does matter, because an English socket is wired with the live on the right hand side?? And to ahve the live wire on the plug going in through the left socket would mean it wasn’t earthed??
No. Not all appliances in the UK are earthed, and the UK doesn't use earth any more or less often than Europe. Double insulated appliances, those that don't have a metal case don't need an earth to be used safely
This is for AC connections. If you connect a dc appliance it often has a transformer attached to step down the Voltage from 240V AC to 12V DC, so that should be Ok BUT! if it is an appliance or a lamp for 12v DC use such as a car head light and you plugged into the mains . KERPOW! lamp or appliance frazzled. Never put a DC appliance into AC outlets, you're asking for trouble.
Not recommended because the US uses 100-110v as in the UK here. Our 240v AC would fry the appliance. Same with anything imported from Japan. It would need a step down transformer. Hope this helps.
It's not dangerous. Not all appliances are earthed, that includes the UK. Double insulated appliances don't have an earth, even in the UK and can be safely used without one
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Thanks that was very helpful, exactly the problem I am encountering.
Glad it helped
This is awesome didn't know it was possible.
Yes it had saved me a fortune
Thanks for the video. Its a great money saver :).
Glad it was helpful!
Just what I needed to know..thanks
Glad to hear it!
I've got black and red wires in the eu plug, help!
this was soo helpful 😊
Glad it was helpful!
Thank you very useful to now.
Glad you found it helpful
At least I can use the drill that I bought in Romania in the UK now. Bit concerned about the lack of an earthing wire though.
there is lots of things that don't have an earth wire
@@_Happysowinghappygrowing True, myself included.
Converter plugs are supposed to be safe. The converter is different from an adapter. The UK convertor style plug opens and you put the EU plug inside and place it into the contacts. You then snap the cover back in place and screw it shut. They come with different amp fuses. I was told to use a 3 amp fuse for most uses.
But I'm just going by Google research!!
thanks for watching and the advice it is always appreciated i hope you enjoyed watching thanks
Just a note of the plug top you are using the live & neutral pins are not sleved witch makes it none compliant in uk not bs compliant as its not sleved the white plug top to your right is bs compliant with white sleves on pins can also be black sleeves I'm in no way criticising you at all!! As an electrician & pat tester I'm just passing on my knowledge is all 👏👍🏻
thanks for your input it is always welcome
I bought a motor for my carpet cleaner and it is 2 stage has no earth so do you know if would use the same plug which has an earth as previous motor had an earth connection and that was grounded to the pump on a piggy back and then from there connected to the junction box which went to the plug and I am wondering if I isolate earth with insulation tape
sorry i can't be any help
You help me a lot... Tq
Thanks so happy that you found it helpful
It'd take the governmant 3 and a half years to change that plug.
lol at least
Hello, great video! I had a question. I am essentially looking to do the opposite and was wondering if that might be possible? I will be going from Ireland (UK plug) to Portugal (EU plug) soon and was wondering about plugs etc. do you think it would be ok just to buy an EU kettle lead plug for my things that use a kettle lead? my monitor for example.
i sounds like it should work fine
@@_Happysowinghappygrowing ah grand stuff. Thanks a million for getting back to me. I am totally clueless when it comes to all that stuff. I am moving down there soon and have loads of stuff to bring with me. Cheers!
I always cut EU plugs off portable electrical items such as table lambs, hair dryers, pumps and toothbrush chargers even if they
come with a EU to UK converter plug. Reasons for doing this is because I think a proper plug is far safer although it's better to fit a
plug with shrouded pins. It also ensures that the electrical items are polarized and removes the ability to plug inappropriate things
into a shaver socket.
i couldn't agree more i think its much safer to have a uk plug instead of thr adapters you can get
Mate what about the earth wire ? Green
not every plug has an earth wire
Not every plug, even in the UK, has an earth wire, in fact we in the UK don't use the earth wire any more often than in the rest of Europe. It's just that we always have an earth pin to physically open the shutters over the live and neutral - things that are double insulated (meaning that there is an extra layer insulating the live and neutral wires from any exposed metal on the outside, such as having a plastic case), like hair tools, lamps, power tools, vacuum cleaners, blenders, fans, and most things to be honest, aren't earthed, even in the UK and are safe to use without an earth
What if my EU double wire is the same colour. I have a Christmas lights that I broke a plug. So how do I know which one is live and which one is neutral of they are same colour?
sorry i haven't got a clue if they are the same colour without a multi meter to test it sorry
European appliances can be safely used with the live and neutral either way around because you can insert the plug either way around so it should be fine whichever way
@@grassytramtracks but.. surely it does matter, because an English socket is wired with the live on the right hand side?? And to ahve the live wire on the plug going in through the left socket would mean it wasn’t earthed??
So to change the EU plug you cut it off and put a UK plug on 😅😅😅
You got it
Can i do this with my euro power tools
Yes anything with a Euro plug
Does it matter that this is not earthed?
no
No. Not all appliances in the UK are earthed, and the UK doesn't use earth any more or less often than Europe. Double insulated appliances, those that don't have a metal case don't need an earth to be used safely
Can i make a dc plug onto a uk one doin same on this video?
That is something I am not sure sorry
This is for AC connections. If you connect a dc appliance it often has a transformer attached to step down the Voltage from 240V AC to 12V DC, so that should be Ok BUT! if it is an appliance or a lamp for 12v DC use such as a car head light and you plugged into the mains . KERPOW! lamp or appliance frazzled. Never put a DC appliance into AC outlets, you're asking for trouble.
Change the antique fuze!?!?!?!?!
as long as it still works why bother
what abat the fuse. what amp do we use.
13 amp
Check the rating plate on your appliance for the power. Anything under ~ 700 W will need a 3A fuse, over that will need a 13 A fuse.
Does it matter that this is not earthed?
in the UK most electronics = 3a extra large tv can be 5a. Most heating stuff kettles, fryers, toaster ovens are more often than not =13a
Can this also be done with a us plug?
Sorry I have never tried it
Not recommended because the US uses 100-110v as in the UK here. Our 240v AC would fry the appliance. Same with anything imported from Japan. It would need a step down transformer. Hope this helps.
@@BritishRail60062 correct.
@@BritishRail60062 100V - 240V.
Most 2 pin appliances came from China are mostly US plug.
@@SlothyWoffy Chinese appliances uses US 2 pin plug and 3 pin Austalian plug.
Hong Kong and Macau uses British plug, Taiwan uses 110V and US plug.
But it is not earthed ???? Yes it works but it is dangerous!
but there was not an earth on the original plug
It is double insulated. That plug is only used on double insulated equipment. They are not grounded.
sorry i don't understand
How is it dangerous? I mean what can happen? (I know this is probably a dumb question, but I'd like to learn).
It's not dangerous. Not all appliances are earthed, that includes the UK. Double insulated appliances don't have an earth, even in the UK and can be safely used without one