Pin to make grounded plug

[sometimewoodworker]

The reason why not all my sockets are not earthed is that you can't fit 4 into a standard box. Otherwise they are all like this

[pierclav]

HomePro has discontinued these adapters. I got some from this company (https://www.plugthai.com/product/652/ตัวเพิ่มขากราวด์ปลั๊ก-schuko-ใช้กับหัวปลั๊กที่ไม่มีกราวด์โซนยุโรป-เกาหลี-original).

 

I ordered online with PayPal and received them the next day.

[aussie11950]

On 10/31/2016 at 2:07 AM, Crossy said:

 

Yup ^^^. Those Haco plugs are very nice and they let the cord fall parallel to the wall (you do need to have the outlet the right way up mind).

 

BUT chopping off the plug may well invalidate your warranty

 

I like to keep appliances in original condition at least until the warranty is up. I have a few of the adaptors which move around as new appliances need them, older appliances get Haco plugs.

Also be careful of manually wiring plugs, I have seen many, including Dohome Udon Thani that are rated at 115 volts.

Maybe it will work ok but insurance will likely be cancelled if they cause a fire.

I told staff at Homepro they are dangerous and should be removed.

 

 

[Crossy]

3 hours ago, aussie11950 said:

Also be careful of manually wiring plugs, I have seen many, including Dohome Udon Thani that are rated at 115 volts.

Maybe it will work ok but insurance will likely be cancelled if they cause a fire.

I told staff at Homepro they are dangerous and should be removed.

Yeah, I've seen plugs marked "115V" too.

 

In reality the amount of insulation required to provide mechanical strength is far more than that required to actually provide insulation. Provided you stay within the current rating marked you should be just fine.