Pat test pass for items with USA plugs and cords

[UKMeterman]

Hi,
Could you explain to me how these two items could have passed the in service equipment examination and test. Both items have USA two pin plugs, and one is on USA zip cord. The item is being used in the main hall at Hampton Court...

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[LeeH]

You have to apply common sense. If it's fit for purpose and passes all tests and the inspection then I would have no problem.

 

[gutterball]

You test it whilst plugged into the adapter. It's like the testing I was doing the other day. I was busy unplugging every thing from the multi gang behind the tv and working out what went to where. Then the tenant said the last bloke just plugged the multi gang in to his tester and tested the lot in one go.

 

[Toneyz]

what about a visual inspection fuse size

 

[LeeH]

what about a visual inspection fuse size

N/A

 

[Flanders]

I would say its ok as long as a suitable coverter plug is used mind you the item on the picture looks like the flex does not have any outer sheath so I may not of passed it if that is the case

 

[EMMEC]

what about putting a note :
working only with UK plug adaptor , protected 3A fuse... or something similiar

 

[UKMeterman]

I would say its ok as long as a suitable coverter plug is used mind you the item on the picture looks like the flex does not have any outer sheath so I may not of passed it if that is the case

You are on to something, this is USA cord intended for 110V....

 

[westward10]

what about a visual inspection fuse size

I do this all the time, visual plugs first and label up then test the lot at once.

 

[Wilko]

I'm not used to seeing single insulated cables like these used on anything beyond speakers (nowadays). Is figure 8 single insulated flex part of a cable standard approved for this use in U.K.? If not, wouldn't that be sufficient grounds to fail the inspection?

 

[LeeH]

I'm not used to seeing single insulated cables like these used on anything beyond speakers (nowadays). Is figure 8 single insulated flex part of a cable standard approved for this use in U.K.? If not, wouldn't that be sufficient grounds to fail the inspection?

This is a good question.

 

[LeeH]

You are on to something, this is USA cord intended for 110V....

USA also has 220v.

 

[UKMeterman]

USA also has 220v.

220V is not on standard outlets in the USA

 

[LeeH]

They have both, high drain appliances are 220V+ e.g. AC. Different fitment plugs/socs though I think so yeah, what is that lead supplying?

 

[UKMeterman]

They have both, high drain appliances are 220V+ e.g. AC. Different fitment plugs/socs though I think so yeah, what is that lead supplying?

The lead is supplying environmental monitoring equipment.

 

[Wilko]

220V is not on standard outlets in the USA

If brain recalls correctly, US 220V sockets are 3 pin, so I'm thinking this is a 110V plug and lead intended to be plugged into 110V socket and is attached to an appliance that tolerates 240V (or has an internal switch setting). None of which means it is an approved mains flex for UK or that the appliance is double insulated, but it could be both.

 

[KennyKen]

Surly would have to conform to British Standards. No fuse in plug. No Earth pin. NFPA 70 Standards - 120v Single phase - 240v - split phase mainly 15amp to 20amp outlets. Like another user has said definite use for 120v 10 amp applications. Dielectric tests?

 

[LeeH]

That lack of fuse would not concern me, but the issue with the cable is a very good point.

 

[westward10]

The cable "could" have a reinforced sheath.

 

[Wilko]

In the spirit of the original post ... if I was shown this adapter and lead I would not approve it (regardless of how it tested) unless it had docs substantiating CE or BS approvals. If I tested it and it seemed ok and I approved it I fear I would be acting as an unregistered type approval agency. I'll just put my tin hat on and await incoming