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?
Laptop Trolley Plug
- Thread starter sade
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'Large plug' doesnt tell much.
Is there a manufacturer/part no or (better) can u post a picture?
Is there a manufacturer/part no or (better) can u post a picture?
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.
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 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??.
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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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!!!!
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!!!!
Many thanks - it just puts my mind at rest
Sade
Sade
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;j...THZPCFEY?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=rcd+plug
or
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BRJ72.html
order them on line :
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;j...THZPCFEY?_dyncharset=UTF-8&fh_search=rcd+plug
or
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/BRJ72.html
order them on line :
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.
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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