Electric fire plug

[Dinom]

I have just bought a new fire surround with an electric fire. It is mainly for cosmetic purposes, as we have central heating. The question I want to ask is would it be ok to cut off the plug (as it is the sealed unit, for the want of a better term, kind) and then replace it with a normal 3 pin plug. The reason is I have to drill a hole through the wall so the fire can be plugged in and I do not want to drill a hole the size of the plug, if that makes sense, if I can cut the plug off, I will then only have to drill a smaller hole, then rewire the plug once it has been pushed through.

I hope it is not as silly a question as it sounds and thanks to anyone that can help.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Sure, no problem.

Make sure the fuse in the new plug is the same amperage as the old one that you cut off.

 

[Johnmelad]

Cutting off a sealed plug will invalidate your warranty.

Well, that is what is often stated but is rubbish.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Cutting off a sealed plug will invalidate your warranty.

Indeed. I have never seen that staed on any documentation.
(You watch, someone will find one now……)

 

[winston1]

Open up the fire, remove the lead, thread it through the hole and reconnect to the fire if you really want to invalidate the warranty.

 

[Dinom]

Thanks for the replies, so what would happen with the warranty if the plug got damaged in any way, say cracked, you are not going to leave a damaged plug on it, so if that happened in the first year of the warranty, it would have to be replaced, surely.

 

[DetlefSchmitz]

Open up the fire, remove the lead, thread it through the hole and reconnect to the fire if you really want to invalidate the warranty.

I'm sure there was supposed to be a 'not' in there somewhere.

 

[Johnmelad]

Thanks for the replies, so what would happen with the warranty if the plug got damaged in any way, say cracked, you are not going to leave a damaged plug on it, so if that happened in the first year of the warranty, it would have to be replaced, surely.

Removing the plug will not invalidate your warranty.

But do remember to smash the cut off plug (flatten pins) so that little ones can't plug it in.

 

[Monkeh]

Thanks for the replies, so what would happen with the warranty if the plug got damaged in any way, say cracked, you are not going to leave a damaged plug on it, so if that happened in the first year of the warranty, it would have to be replaced, surely.

Removing the plug will not invalidate your warranty.

But do remember to smash the cut off plug (flatten pins) so that little ones can't plug it in.

Or just grab 'em with a pair of pliers and give them a twist. Generally easier.

 

[AndyPRK]

Or just remove the fuse which is easier still.

 

[Monkeh]

Or just remove the fuse which is easier still.

Have you tried to remove the fuse from some moulded plugs? It is not always as easy as you think!

 

[Johnmelad]

Or just remove the fuse which is easier still.

How can removing the fuse be easier than smashing the thing with a hammer

 

[333rocky333]

Or just remove the fuse which is easier still.

Desroying so its not possible to plug in is the best way, in fact its sometimes in the manufacturers instructions nowadays, as they are aware some people cut them off.
There are homes with reverse polarity sockets and its been known to find voltages between N and E so in my veiw fuse removal would not be adequate

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-glasgow-west-12752128