UK two pin 16av to three-pin uk plug

[Mike Johnson]

It means that the hole at the top of ,your words, two pin plug needs to be connected to the earth circuit in your socket outlet.

 

[Mike Johnson]

At the top of your plug where the slot is on the body of the plug is normally a recessed piece of metal that should connect inside the plug adaptor, see picture below, this type of adaptor:https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brennenstu...ocphy=9045027&hvtargid=pla-420550446950&psc=1

 

[westward10]

Cut it off, change to a 13A.

 

[Mike Johnson]

Ohh you spoil all my fun ? far too easy.

 

[AoifeB]

Cut that plug off and fit a 13A plug.

Thanks, I will try this

 

[AoifeB]

At the top of your plug where the slot is on the body of the plug is normally a recessed piece of metal that should connect inside the plug adaptor, see picture below, this type of adaptor:Amazon.co.uk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brennenstuhl-pl11280-1508533-Adapter-Earthed/dp/B001L2UN6C/ref=asc_df_B001L2UN6C/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311059984004&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6501372980805430997&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045027&hvtargid=pla-420550446950&psc=1View attachment 84409

Thanks, the link is very helpful I think could be easier to buy the adapter

 

[Mike Johnson]

If you don't feel confident to change the plug then the adapter route is probably your best bet, but don't be tempted to buy a cheaper version, some of these adapters are very suspect, the one I liked too is what I use myself on various bits of kit that travel with me to the EU and back to the UK.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Mike's summary is good advice. There are many sub-standard adaptors on sale that are dangerous either through having no fuse, no earthing or inadequately shielded contacts. You should choose one from a reputable UK / IE brand, equipped with both a fuse and an earth (aka ground) contact. This can be either two metal springs that grip the metal contacts along the side or a pin projecting from the front that enters the contact in the front of your plug. A proper adaptor will have sides that prevent you touching the pins of your plug when it is partly inserted. If it does not have these it is not made to the relevant standards and should be avoided.

It should look something like this:

https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/9680-black/schuko-to-uk-travel-adaptor-black/dp/PL12943

 

[M-Ty]

Or like this: https://cpc.farnell.com/powerconnec...ounded/schuko-to-uk-plug-black-10a/dp/PL06737

 

[Mike Johnson]

Or like this: https://cpc.farnell.com/powerconnec...ounded/schuko-to-uk-plug-black-10a/dp/PL06737

Absolutely not like that, it does not have an earth connection, it is not the correct type, look at the plug the treadmill has and the fact the instructions say it must be earthed.?