Laptop Trolley Plug

sade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:30 pm Post Subject: Laptop Trolley Plug

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?

Taylortwocities · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:36 pm Post Subject:

'Large plug' doesnt tell much.

Is there a manufacturer/part no or (better) can u post a picture?

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sade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 12:57 pm Post Subject:

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.

Taylortwocities · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:06 pm Post Subject:

It could be an RCD or it could be an anti surge device.

any other writing on it.?? does it say something like

30mA,
13A
230v
anything

.

Does it have a regular UK three pin type prongs on the end of it?

When u say, when the plug is removed, do you mean when u take the plug apart then those are the wires inside??.

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sade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 1:14 pm Post Subject:

The label on the back says....

Typ: BD1-SF 13GB
13A 240V-
1(triangle symbol)n=30mA
t (triangle symbol)n<30ms
max 3G1.5mm squared

The plug part is a normal 3 pin plug and the broken plug has been completely removed so that the 3 wires are exposed.

It looks quite straight forward but just not sure what the outcome may be!!!!

plugwash · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:00 pm Post Subject:

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.

sade · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:01 pm Post Subject:

Many thanks - it just puts my mind at rest

Sade

Taylortwocities · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 2:17 pm Post Subject:

Plugwash, I don't think so....

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.

Sade, you need one of these:
http://www.screwfix.com/search.do;jsessionid=XQE4NMYM253YACSTHZPCFEY?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=rcd+plug

or

http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BRJ72.html

order them on line :

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Lectrician · Posted: Mon Sep 24, 2007 5:03 pm Post Subject:

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.