Vantage receiver, 2 pin mains plug ?

leecovuk

Hello,

I've just received a new Vantage receiver but it has a pre-attached mains lead with a 2 pin mains plug on it.
Should I attempt to push the 2 pins into a standard UK 3 pin socket or do I need some kind of adaptor?

Thanks a lot,
Lee

Mickha

Don't force it in a UK socket, either buy an adapter or cut the 2 pin off and fit a normal plug.

__________________

leecovuk

Thanks Mickha.

Looking at wikipedia, it seems to be a 'europlug'. The 2 pins very slightly bend in towards each other. Vantage are made in Germany, I believe.

I think I'll fit a UK plug on it myself. Which rating fuse should I put in? The back of the unit says:-
AC 90 - 250V ~,
50/60Hz, MAX. 25W

Of course, any advice given to me here, undertaken at my own risk.

Thanks again,
Lee

Analoguesat

3 amp

With the top of the plug off & the connectors towards you its blue to the Left, brown to the Right

__________________

Analoguesat's message to the world Analogue forever! RIP BBC2 analogue on all Scottish Borders transmitters, switched off 0031GMT November 6th 2008 Final analogue switch off from all Scottish Borders transmitters - BBC1 ITV C4 & C5 - 0010GMT November 20th 2008.

rolfw

_http://www.euronetwork.co.uk/acatalog/Euro_to_UK.html These guys sell some handy converters.

__________________

Rolf If you enjoy our site, you can help support it by wearing our unique branded merchandise, you can do this by clicking on my baseball cap, making a direct donation with Paypal by clicking on the Donation button below, or using our site supporting advertisers, to do this, click on the central image below

leecovuk

Thankyou all.

3 Amp sounds right in line with this part of the wikipedia page :-

"Europlugs are only designed for low-power (less than 2.5 A) Class II (double-insulated) devices that operate at normal room temperature and do not require a protective-earth connection."

I'll see if I have a 3 amp fuse first .. if not I'll resist and look for an adaptor tomorrow.
Would be handy if my local Asda have them in their electronics / electrical department !



Lee

leecovuk

Turns out I have a pack of 3 amp fuses and a spare 3 pin plug ...
let the wiring modification commence !

Analoguesat

Make sure its not plugged in when you cut it! If you forget you get a huge shower of blue sparks and ruin the blades on the cutter


I speak from experience

__________________

Analoguesat's message to the world Analogue forever! RIP BBC2 analogue on all Scottish Borders transmitters, switched off 0031GMT November 6th 2008 Final analogue switch off from all Scottish Borders transmitters - BBC1 ITV C4 & C5 - 0010GMT November 20th 2008.

leecovuk

Sounds nasty :O

All went well. Took me ages to do the cable and wire the plug, not having done it for ages and using a pair of scissors to bare the cable (!) ... oh and I so carefully wired the 2 wires the wrong way round before checking and realising and having to do it again. Even though I indeed knew 'BLue - Bottom Left, BRown - Bottom Right'. Can I use being tired as an excuse?
Not really my thing fiddling about with little wires!
Thanks again for all your 'on the spot' advice last night!

Lee