Electrical Question
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Re: Electrical Question
Originally Posted by Larissa
A simple question... no complicated answers please!!
Will my Uk washer and tumble dryer be OK with Uk plugs nd an OZ adaptor?
Will my Uk washer and tumble dryer be OK with Uk plugs nd an OZ adaptor?
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Re: Electrical Question
This thread's resurrection is timely, as I believe that the UK has introduced (or is about to introduce) the same kind of regulations as exist in Oz regarding unqualified people installing fixed electrical devices/wiring.
I second Larissa's gripe about the plugs pulling out easily, and also how easy they are to distort: knock one sideways and if it doesn't come out, the chances are that the pathetically thin pins will have bent. I know the UK ones are a bit over-engineered (well we're good at that!) but at least they're a lot more confidence-inspiring. They're a lot easier to wire too!
I second Larissa's gripe about the plugs pulling out easily, and also how easy they are to distort: knock one sideways and if it doesn't come out, the chances are that the pathetically thin pins will have bent. I know the UK ones are a bit over-engineered (well we're good at that!) but at least they're a lot more confidence-inspiring. They're a lot easier to wire too!