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Yeah we've been here just ova 12 months and still have loads of uk plugs in extention leads. My hubby is also a spark. :rofl:
Jackie

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UK plugs are probably better than changing them to Aus ones yourself. If you need to make an insurance claim on a UK product with an Aus plug, and can't prove a qualified electrician changed the plug, you could be in trouble. Technically only a qualified electrician can change a plug in Qld, at least.

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Hello mate, we've got RCD in the fuse box and the guy next door, who's an electrical whizz, said he'll test any appliance, before I use it.

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Well worth - for those that are about to move or have even done it, just buying a load of UK to Aus adapters for the plugs. Then there are no plugs to change, ease of swapping between items if required and cheap. I have just ordered 20 of them from a place in Hong Kong, they took 7 days to get to me (over Xmas as well) and costs about £30 all in including packaging - so just over a £1 a pop.

Excellent value and I know from experience it will save a massive amount of hassle, means you do not lose the 'fused' UK plug, and given they are three pin, will work with everything...

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Excellent advice.

I brought a couple over with us, but bought them at the local supermarket
for 5 quid each.

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All good advice, but...

Adaptors, make sure you have adaptors that pass through all 3 pins. The ones we had bought didn't, but I was aware of this and took precautions (like not using them for anything likely to electrocute you).

If you bring out the gang sockets (the flat N way adaptors) then worth seeing if you can get ones with their own RCD or fuse built in, most of the Oz ones you buy have an overload trip.

Don't buy the plugs that exit straight out the back, they are a PITA to get on and they make it likely to knock or stress the socket.

You can buy kettle leads (IEC plugs for a lot of computer and tv stuff) and clover leaf (common on laptop power supplies) over here. You probably want to keep the UK ones for trips back home.

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The advice to bring Uk plugboards and only change one plug is useful but in QLD at least illegal.
I thought that the "it's illegal to change a plug in QLD" comment was an urban myth but unfortunately it's true.

http://www.deir.qld.gov.au/electrica...home/index.htm states clearly that :- You may purchase but cannot install electrical accessories (e.g. junction boxes, light switches, plugs, power points, light fittings without a cord) or fixed wire electrical appliances (ceiling fans, some light fittings, stoves, ovens, split system air conditioning).

The advice leaflet on lead safety also states "In Queensland it is illegal for unlicensed people to perform electrical work. This includes repairing,
or making your own electrical leads. Significant
penalties of up to $30,000 can apply to individuals."

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they sell 4 way ones at poundland so stock up, I am!