Plug Wont Fit Into Wall. Help!

[kkf123]

I just bought an LG Flatron L2010P 20inch Monitor in Singapore. I am now in Thailand. The plug that it came with does not fit into the wall outlet. There is a sticker attached to the plug that reads:

This product is already fitted with a pre-wired plug incorporating a 10 amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket outlet, the plug should be removed from the main leads and safely disposed of. The flexible cord insulation should be prepared as appropiate and a suitable alternative plug fitted.....

Does this mean that I have to have someone create an entirely different end of the plug for me? If so, how the hel_l would I go about doing that?

It says 10A/250V on the plug. Is it possible for me to just plug this end into some sort of adapter and then plug that into my wall?

[spacebass]

I just bought an LG Flatron L2010P 20inch Monitor in Singapore. I am now in Thailand. The plug that it came with does not fit into the wall outlet. There is a sticker attached to the plug that reads:

This product is already fitted with a pre-wired plug incorporating a 10 amp fuse. If it does not fit your socket outlet, the plug should be removed from the main leads and safely disposed of. The flexible cord insulation should be prepared as appropiate and a suitable alternative plug fitted.....

Does this mean that I have to have someone create an entirely different end of the plug for me? If so, how the hel_l would I go about doing that?

It says 10A/250V on the plug. Is it possible for me to just plug this end into some sort of adapter and then plug that into my wall?

Yes.

Alternatively changing the plug would be very simple but you would lose the protection of the fuse, but if it was sold in Thailand originally it wouldn't have had one anyway.

I have just looked on google and it probably has a UK style plug generally known as a '13 amp plug'. They differ from U.S. and european plugs in that, as you say, they have a removable fuse in them.

You can buy plug boards most places that can take U.S., European and UK type plugs all together (on the one board). If you have a choice get one with a thick mains lead on it.

I would not change the plug if you can avoid it buy the plug board..

Edited March 8, 2006 by spacebass

[kkf123]

Thanks. Does anyone know if I pick one of these up in Tesco Lotus? I really dont feel like making the trip to Pantip Plaz.

[backflip]

Yep, as will many street-side vendors. If you pay more than 40THB, you paid too much.

[francois]

hi'

change the plug(cord) and get yourself a ups

francois

[stumonster]

Yep, as will many street-side vendors. If you pay more than 40THB, you paid too much.

yes you can buy a small adapter to take your plug and change it to the 2 pin thai standard .

Though you could buy a power board there is a fair chance your sing plug will not fit it. all my gear with sing plugs will not fit the thai power boards.

[spacebass]

Yep, as will many street-side vendors. If you pay more than 40THB, you paid too much.

yes you can buy a small adapter to take your plug and change it to the 2 pin thai standard .

Though you could buy a power board there is a fair chance your sing plug will not fit it. all my gear with sing plugs will not fit the thai power boards.

The problem with buying a small adaptor is that they often don't sit totally securely in the socket, especially if it is a U.S. plug, I think it would be sensible to provide your expensive monitor with the proper solution which is plugging the plug into the right socket where it will never wobble or come out.

The easiest way to solve you're problem is: if has a lead that also plugs into the monitor or power supply is just to replace the lead with a U.S. plug lead. If the lead is captive at the power supply or monitor the cheapest way to deal with it would be to change the plug, you will probably never know the difference.

But if you want to retain the added protection of the fuse buy the plug board, the reason that most of the plug boards are so cheap is the they are a load of crap, thin mains chords and some cheap ones will not take the U.S. plugs that have one pin larger than the other, but these boards that take all three plugs seem to have risen a bit above the usual cheapo mentality and have a heavier cable and no doubt seat all the plugs OK because they are a bit more spcecialist and not just designed for Thais to kill themselves with.

While you are at it you could try and find one that protects against mains spikes and has telephone line protection, this would provide you with most of the benfits of an UPS in practical terms for less money.

Edited March 8, 2006 by spacebass

[pgrin]

Yep, as will many street-side vendors. If you pay more than 40THB, you paid too much.

yes you can buy a small adapter to take your plug and change it to the 2 pin thai standard .

Though you could buy a power board there is a fair chance your sing plug will not fit it. all my gear with sing plugs will not fit the thai power boards.

The problem with buying a small adaptor is that they often don't sit totally securely in the socket, especially if it is a U.S. plug, I think it would be sensible to provide your expensive monitor with the proper solution which is plugging the plug into the right socket where it will never wobble or come out.

The easiest way to solve you're problem is: if has a lead that also plugs into the monitor or power supply is just to replace the lead with a U.S. plug lead. If the lead is captive at the power supply or monitor the cheapest way to deal with it would be to change the plug, you will probably never know the difference.

But if you want to retain the added protection of the fuse buy the plug board, the reason that most of the plug boards are so cheap is the they are a load of crap, thin mains chords and some cheap ones will not take the U.S. plugs that have one pin larger than the other, but these boards that take all three plugs seem to have risen a bit above the usual cheapo mentality and have a heavier cable and no doubt seat all the plugs OK because they are a bit more spcecialist and not just designed for Thais to kill themselves with.

While you are at it you could try and find one that protects against mains spikes and has telephone line protection, this would provide you with most of the benfits of an UPS in practical terms for less money.

Singapore plugs are big with 3 flat prongs, one oriented 90 degrees from theother 2. Go to a home pro or Office Max and buy an inexpensive power strip that will except this arrangement. These are a little harder to find but they are available. Do not cut off the plug unless you absolutely have to.

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