We have a laptop trolley with 2 large plugs (presumably to prevent power surges) One has got broken and we were thinking of putting on an ordinary plug. Is this a wise move?
Sorry - It's a black plug about 6 inches high with 2 buttons on the front, a green Reset Button and a blue Test button. When this plug is removed you have 3 wires, a blue, a brown and a yellow/green one.
The name on the back of the plug lokks like Brennanstahl.
We're a school and I don't want our caretaker to electrocute himself as he's a nice chap.
It sounds like a RCD, dunno why someone would put one on a laptop trolly as it's not likely to be used in high risk environments. An ordinary plug should be fine.
It is a school and I think there are regulations re electricity feeds to equip like this and (probably) have to be protected by an RCD otherwise the little darlings would be at risk if a fault develops. a regular plug would be a hazard.
A caretaker shouldnt be playing with the schools installation, wether it be the fixed wiring or the portable appliances.
There may well be a specification from the council or other as to what is required.
Would the caretaker undertake the PAT testing on this item once the plug was changed? Doubtful. and if he doesnt, he certainly should not replace the plug. Especially with one that is not identical to the faulty item.
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