Replacing US plug with UK one

[Pete999]

Calm down, I wasn't suggesting that as a sensible option, just asking why a transformer would be necessary for a table lamp?

Sorry Dave had a bad day

 

[KennyKen]

Can confirm Flanders. Black is the hot wire And white is the neutral.

 

[RichSimm]

Result:
I replaced the US plugs with 3 amp UK ones (interestingly the wires were blue and brown anyway) and all works well. I've also ordered some LEDs for good measure.

Thanks a lot for all your help.

 

[norcal]

How hard would it be to replace the lampholder, & cord / plug assembly to ones that comply with local standard(s)?

 

[Taylortwocities]

How hard would it be to replace the lampholder, & cord / plug assembly to ones that comply with local standard(s)?

Easier to buy some UK ones

 

[Acorn89]

Are the old plugs you intend cutting off and replacing wit a UK type 13A plug top connected to any sort of transformer? can you post a picture of the existing?

Pete, I am trying to do exactly what you just above. Trying to replace a broken 3 prong plug on a step up step down transformer to a type g plug to use in the UK. Do you think I should not do that?

 

[norcal]

Easier to buy some UK ones

While this reply is a little late, that is what I meant by ones that comply with local standards, the biggest problem would be threads, most US lampholders use a 1/8' NPT thread.

 

[telectrix]

Pete, I am trying to do exactly what you just above. Trying to replace a broken 3 prong plug on a step up step down transformer to a type g plug to use in the UK. Do you think I should not do that?

need to know what you have and the voltage/frequency of the equipment. a pic would help.

 

[Acorn89]

Here is a picture of my transformer with broken US plug. I am planning to cut it off and rewire a 13 A uk type g plug with 3a fuse to it as shown on the side. The power rating on this transformer is 5000w but I don’t plan to use more than 2500w with appliances like rice cooker, tv and blender ( ( not more than two of them at any given time)

Let me know if that should be okay

 

[Acorn89]

need to know what you have and the voltage/frequency of the equipment. a pic would help.

Here is a picture of my transformer with broken US plug. I am planning to cut it off and rewire a 13 A uk type g plug with 3a fuse to it as shown on the side. The power rating on this transformer is 5000w but I don’t plan to use more than 2500w with appliances like rice cooker, tv and blender ( ( not more than two of them at any given time).let me know if it is okay

 

[brianmoooore]

It has a CE mark on it, so it is OK to fit a UK plug.
That assumes the CE mark is genuine.

 

[freddo]

It has a CE mark on it, so it is OK to fit a UK plug.
That assumes the CE mark is genuine.

It won't be genuine as those fit everything sockets don't comply with any UK standard.

Here is a picture of my transformer with broken US plug. I am planning to cut it off and rewire a 13 A uk type g plug with 3a fuse to it as shown on the side. The power rating on this transformer is 5000w but I don’t plan to use more than 2500w with appliances like rice cooker, tv and blender ( ( not more than two of them at any given time).let me know if it is okay

You will need a 13A fuse in the plug.