Electrical question
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Just wandering, is it worth bringing a UK extension cable (3,4 or 5 plug)
over to Aus.
Will they work with an Aussie adaptor and more importantly, would it be safe?
Cheers
Steve
over to Aus.
Will they work with an Aussie adaptor and more importantly, would it be safe?
Cheers
Steve
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Bring them over, as many as you've got. Change the UK plug for the oz equivalent when you get here. Saves having to change all your plugs at once. Particularly useful for computer speakers and the like, those with transformer type plugs.
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Hi mate
yeah bring them we brought loads with us and fitted an oz plug to them it means you dont have to swap all the plugs at once...
where in the toon you from and where u heading..
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yeah bring them we brought loads with us and fitted an oz plug to them it means you dont have to swap all the plugs at once...
where in the toon you from and where u heading..
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we alson brought loads save you the hassle of changing the plugs straight away, been here 9 months now and still havnt changed them all yet!!! and hubbie is a spark!!!
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Most of my office equipment is running off one as they are all great big adaptors!!!
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Thanks for that guys
, wasn't sure of the safety aspect, but we'll
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make sure we stuff our cases/crates with as many as possible now
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I'm originally from Blakelaw/Kenton, but we've been living in Stakeford (near Bedlington) for years.
Will be arriving in Pearsall mid August, might eventually look at Joondalup or
over to where you are, funds permitting.
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yeah,if yr originally from blakelaw...u will fit in perfectly in little britain..i mean Joondalup!!
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Right, I've just bought a load of aussie plugs from Bunnings and they don't
have anywhere to put a fuse into them![Confused](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Can I just chop the moulded plug from my UK tv, laptop etc etc and
replace them with an aussie plug???
Why don't they have fuses in them??
Please forgive my ignorance, stupid geordie seeking more guidance
have anywhere to put a fuse into them
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Can I just chop the moulded plug from my UK tv, laptop etc etc and
replace them with an aussie plug???
Why don't they have fuses in them??
Please forgive my ignorance, stupid geordie seeking more guidance
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Right, I've just bought a load of aussie plugs from Bunnings and they don't
have anywhere to put a fuse into them![Confused](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/confused.gif)
Can I just chop the moulded plug from my UK tv, laptop etc etc and
replace them with an aussie plug???
Why don't they have fuses in them??
Please forgive my ignorance, stupid geordie seeking more guidance![Smile](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/smile.gif)
have anywhere to put a fuse into them
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Can I just chop the moulded plug from my UK tv, laptop etc etc and
replace them with an aussie plug???
Why don't they have fuses in them??
Please forgive my ignorance, stupid geordie seeking more guidance
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Australia doesn't have plug fuses like the uk does, they rely on the RCD at the distribution board, you will also notice that there are power points in the bathroom, yes just cut all your plugs off and put the aussie ones on, if you have two wires you can use a two pin plug if there are 3 wires use a 3 pin plug
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Hello Steve
Not sure about the legal aspect of fitting your own plugs over here (you know "have to be a time served sparkie to turn the thermostat down etc). But I don't think the UK plugs would be legal here in case of inurance claims etc.
I've got no RCD's in my fuse box and the wireing here is SHOCKING![Stick Out Tongue](https://britishexpats.com/forum/images/smilies/tongue.gif)
I'd feel much safer with a fuse near the appliance I'm using.
Keel
Not sure about the legal aspect of fitting your own plugs over here (you know "have to be a time served sparkie to turn the thermostat down etc). But I don't think the UK plugs would be legal here in case of inurance claims etc.
I've got no RCD's in my fuse box and the wireing here is SHOCKING
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I'd feel much safer with a fuse near the appliance I'm using.
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ah bring loads over... i have about 6 and dont have enough - slowly changing all the plugs myself and what a pain it is.
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