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[danger mouse 0]

why do thoman keep sending out equipment with a euro plug on it to the u.k? and would it be ok to use a shaver type adaptor and just change the fuse to 6.3 amp inside it for a starville colour changer fuse rated at 250v 15a bulbs 500w

[EdBray 0]

why do thoman keep sending out equipment with a euro plug on it to the u.k? and would it be ok to use a shaver type adaptor and just change the fuse to 6.3 amp inside it for a starville colour changer fuse rated at 250v 15a bulbs 500w

Absolutely not! Do not use a shaver plug, there is no earth connection and would be a potential danger to both you and anyone who came into contact with it.

 

CPC sell captive Euro - UK adapters

 

They also sell captive Euro 2 pin to UK adapters.

 

They have to be a captive adapter to be eligible to pass a PAT test.

[superstardeejay 0]

Be careful..the UK will be signing up to the euro-plugs before long seeing how things are going!

 

I'd either cut the plug off and fit a 13A plug, get a UK power supply if it's a wall-wart type..its pretty easy really!

 

 

[EdBray 0]

I'd either cut the plug off and fit a 13A plug,

 

Not a good idea if you do not want to lose your warranty. Thomann will not honour the warranty of the plug is cut off. Bit daft if the equipment is worth serious money.

 

Get the adapters they are not very expensive, work well and are safe.

[danger mouse 0]

i shall get the proper adaptor ,is this one ok from maplins click see Schuko to UK Mains Adaptor. im guessing its not a captive type one though, just with cpc by the time you add delivery its gone up to £8.25 from £1.25

Edited February 26, 2008 by danger mouse

[superstardeejay 0]

These are ok, I supplied a similar one recently, they hold the plug quite firmly.

 

 

[danger mouse 0]

which one cpc s or maplins?

[EdBray 0]

i shall get the proper adaptor ,is this one ok from maplins click see Schuko to UK Mains Adaptor. im guessing its not a captive type one though, just with cpc by the time you add delivery its gone up to £8.25 from £1.25

If you want your kit Pat tested then no, they are not captive, although very much safer than a shaver adapter, I would use one as a temporary measure and when you need some other stuff from CPC and a couple of captive ones to the order.

 

How many do you need?

[danger mouse 0]

only need one

[EdBray 0]

PM me you address and I'll send you one.

[norty303 0]

Absolutely not! Do not use a shaver plug, there is no earth connection and would be a potential danger to both you and anyone who came into contact with it.

 

Equally, the adaptors mentioned above have no way of earthing, as the schuko plug has no earth pin either. iirc the adaptors have a plastic earth pin on them anyway which purely serves to release the socket safety cover.

 

 

I find a screwdriver in the release and jamming the plugs in works just fine anyway.......

[EdBray 0]

Sorry, that is incorrect. Both the Schuko adapter and the captive ones described have an earth contact. The Schuko plug has an earth strip that runs down the side of the plug. Both these adapters have a contact which connects to the schuko plugs earth strap. They do not have a plastic earth pin.

 

Grounded contact.

[wendyice 0]

there is a shop near me that sells a 4 gang euro lead with a british plug on it. i will find out a price for you over the weekend.

ideal for thormann gear, especially if the power lead does not unplug.

[norty303 0]

Apologies, please substitute Schuko for Euro in my previous post.....

 

http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_adaptor_eurouk.htm

 

Plastic pin, no earth. I'm finding a my kit from Germany is arriving with a mixture of Schuko and Euro plugs supplied.

[EdBray 0]

Apologies, please substitute Schuko for Euro in my previous post.....

 

http://www.thomann.de/gb/thomann_adaptor_eurouk.htm

 

Plastic pin, no earth. I'm finding a my kit from Germany is arriving with a mixture of Schuko and Euro plugs supplied.

The 2 pin ungrounded Eurp plug should only be fitted to Class II (double insulated) equipment. The Schuko plug should be fitted to all class 1 (grounded) items.#

 

So, if you buy a piece of Denon equipment, chances are it will have a Euro 2 pin plug as most Denon kit is double insulated.

 

If you buy a Stairville light fixture it will likely have a Schuko plug fitted as it requires an earth connection.

[nigelwright7557 0]

Personally I would fit a UK 13 amp plug.

I really cant see why this would invalidate a warranty !

Its not like your poking around inside the equipment itself.

 

[danger mouse 0]

have the adaptor now , funny thing thoman do them if id known i could have added it on with no delivery charge as it was over a certain amount. just something to be aware of when buying off them.

[FrankieJ 0]

Been an interesting read about these adapters. I purchased a Stairville DMX control last year and the power pack comes with a 2 pin plug, how do you suggest we convert these?

[EdBray 0]

Personally I would fit a UK 13 amp plug.

I really cant see why this would invalidate a warranty !

Its not like your poking around inside the equipment itself.

I would suggest you take it up with Thomann then because that is their policy!

 

 

Been an interesting read about these adapters. I purchased a Stairville DMX control last year and the power pack comes with a 2 pin plug, how do you suggest we convert these?

With one of these! tongue out icon

[FrankieJ 0]

Magic, thanks Eddie, i'll get me one of those. cheers

[sputnick007 0]

www.Kenable.co.uk can supply euro adaptors and reasonable price.

Use them all the time for mic, xlr, dmx and mains connectors and ready made leads.

Very fast delivery.