essex boys Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 Hi all, I e got a 12v Milwaukee drill I bought it from the Uk when I moved here, I e got a Uk plug adapter so i can still charge the batteries, just wondering how easy or safe it is to switch the 3 pin Uk plug for a two pin Thai plug Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delgarcon Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 I use an adapter, 3 pin to 2, works fine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ratcatcher Posted September 24, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 16 minutes ago, essex boys said: Hi all, I e got a 12v Milwaukee drill I bought it from the Uk when I moved here, I e got a Uk plug adapter so i can still charge the batteries, just wondering how easy or safe it is to switch the 3 pin Uk plug for a two pin Thai plug Why not just swap it for a grounded 3 pin Thai style plug available at most electrical shops in Thailand? Edited September 24, 2023 by ratcatcher 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
impulse Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 (edited) 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: Why not just swap it for a grounded 3 pin Thai style plug available at most electrical shops in Thailand? I found that about half the outlets in Thai hotels don't accept the 3 pin plugs. Even fewer accept the round pins, as opposed to the 3 flat pin style. Most outlet's I've encountered in hotels have a 2 flat pin and a 3 flat pin receptacle on one plate. Not that I suspect the OP will be using his drill in hotels, just that his home outlets may be similar. If it were me, I'd keep using the adapter. The skill level and tools required to cut it off and replace it with a 2 blade plug are pretty easy. But why risk it? Edited September 24, 2023 by impulse 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KannikaP Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 1 hour ago, ratcatcher said: Why not just swap it for a grounded 3 pin Thai style plug available at most electrical shops in Thailand? Works whether the socket has an earth wire connected or not ! 555 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted September 24, 2023 Share Posted September 24, 2023 6 hours ago, essex boys said: Hi all, I e got a 12v Milwaukee drill I bought it from the Uk when I moved here, I e got a Uk plug adapter so i can still charge the batteries, just wondering how easy or safe it is to switch the 3 pin Uk plug for a two pin Thai plug It depends on your level of knowledge. From your question I would estimate that your knowledge is not that high, so you can’t tell if the earth pin is connected or not. It probably isn’t but then that’s a probability not a certainty. If the earth pin is used then changing it to a 2 pin plug is not a good idea. For myself it’s a trivial simple safe job, but then virtually all the sockets in my house are able to have U.K. plugs plugged in with no adapter, so I would be unlikely to change it anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martyjustice Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) If it was me I would swap to a standard US type flat two blade plug. Be forwarned it will work but not safe in a wet environment. 240 kills, 120 just hurts. Edited October 1, 2023 by Martyjustice Correction Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted October 1, 2023 Share Posted October 1, 2023 (edited) On 9/24/2023 at 8:04 PM, essex boys said: switch the 3 pin Uk plug for a two pin Thai plug Do you have a photo of the nameplate on the charger? It will show whether a 2 or 3 pin plug will suffice. Look for a "double insulated" symbol which I suspect it will be. Any other comments are irrelevant until one knows this info. Edited October 1, 2023 by bluejets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essex boys Posted October 2, 2023 Author Share Posted October 2, 2023 Hi all thanks for the responses and advice, @sometimewoodworker I’m not an electrician but despite my level of knowledge not being that high as you put it, the third pin or earth is blank it’s just a plastic prong to fit into a 3pin Uk socket 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sometimewoodworker Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 55 minutes ago, essex boys said: Hi all thanks for the responses and advice, @sometimewoodworker I’m not an electrician but despite my level of knowledge not being that high as you put it, the third pin or earth is blank it’s just a plastic prong to fit into a 3pin Uk socket On 9/24/2023 at 5:04 PM, essex boys said: just wondering how easy or safe it is to switch the 3 pin Uk plug for a two pin Thai plug In that case it is a trivial safe job for anyone with even a minimal number of tools. 4 hours ago, Martyjustice said: Be forwarned it will work but not safe in a wet environment. 240 kills, 120 just hurts. That is a totally untrue myth. 120V is just as capable of killing you as 240V. The reason for the USA being stuck in the dark ages along with very very few other countries has nothing to do with it being any less dangerous. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluejets Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) 20 hours ago, essex boys said: Hi all thanks for the responses and advice, @sometimewoodworker I’m not an electrician but despite my level of knowledge not being that high as you put it, the third pin or earth is blank it’s just a plastic prong to fit into a 3pin Uk socket Don't let that bother you, that bloke is just a dilutie as well with a (sometimes) good internet connection. Edited October 2, 2023 by bluejets 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 (edited) On 10/2/2023 at 10:44 AM, Martyjustice said: If it was me I would swap to a standard US type flat two blade plug. Be forwarned it will work but not safe in a wet environment. 240 kills, 120 just hurts. Which is why one should either have an RCD in the breaker box or one of the separate sort. Should always use a safety cut out of some sort when possible. Edited October 2, 2023 by thaibeachlovers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaibeachlovers Posted October 2, 2023 Share Posted October 2, 2023 21 hours ago, essex boys said: Hi all thanks for the responses and advice, @sometimewoodworker I’m not an electrician but despite my level of knowledge not being that high as you put it, the third pin or earth is blank it’s just a plastic prong to fit into a 3pin Uk socket Then you can use an adaptor without an earth pin. Is the drill double earthed? If not need to use a safety cut out somewhere in the wiring. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainjackS Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 I have the Milwaukee M12/M18 combo charger (purchased in Thailand), and it has the 2 round pin plug. (attached photo) I'm interested what the label on the UK charger looks like for comparison20231008_174903.heic Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
transam Posted October 8, 2023 Share Posted October 8, 2023 Buy a multi plug fit extension lead, but be sure it has a 3 pin plug on the other end.....???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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