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Thanks @EFLImpudence It seems 'simple two-way adaptors might not have a fuse' according to google, hence slightly confused around BS1363.

Thanks everyone for your replies - so guess I can combine any 2 of the devices I've mentioned. I see on the cube it states BS1363 - does this mean it's fused?

I can't quite get my head around these. If non-fused adaptors are unsafe, why are they being sold? The one I've encountered is one made by Status and sold as non-fused. However, it has 'Max 13amp 250V~' inscribed on it. What does this mean? That only a total of 13 amps should go through it...

Thanks for the replies. So is it possible that there are two feeds into the property requiring two meters to be installed?

A relative has received a letter from Thames Water wanting to install a smart meter at their property - apparently it's compulsory. They live in a maisonette without an existing meter. From my understanding, there's a stopcock in the kitchen which feeds the kitchen sink and washing machine...

I think I may have access to a 67w charger (UK plug) that someone else has from a different brand mobile; I guess I could borrow that to make use of my phone's fast / turbo charge (65w)?

For a decent 65w charger, the cheapest I've seen is around £21, but could go all the way to £35. If you've a link for the tenner one you've in mind .....

Appreciate the replies everyone. Was hoping to make use of the 65W fast charge of the mobile phone, but looks like either forking out for a dedicated UK charger or use an existing 33W UK charger and not avail of the 'fast charge' feature of the phone.

Excuse the silly question, but if I was to acquire an EU phone with a 65w 2 pin charger, would I be able to just use a 1A shaver 2 pin to UK plug adaptor? Or would I need to find a 13A one?

Thanks RandomGrinch. Do you mean if it starts flaking off? I can't see it getting dusty?

Thanks - so as it is, it should be fine to continue using without worrying about health implications? I'll keep an eye on it. If it deteriorates, I'll look at replacing the cover.

I'm not sure if I can post my question here, but going by the pictures provided, does it look like the waveguide need replacing? A family member recently tried microwaving popcorn, whereby the bag over-expanded - got stuck, resulting in a slight burn to the waveguide. The microwave has been in...

Thanks for reminding of the word 'ingress' John - my mind went blank when I posted this. I don't think any of the mains sockets or fuse box has RCD protection.

Thanks for the replies. Think it was just plain water which was tipped in, which flowed and leaked out from the bottom. If I plugged it into an extension lead to try out, would it just short out the extension lead and/or the fuse in the main plug? Or if it was still damp (I think it's dried...

A relative recently mentioned this to me. Their kid poured water into their small rice cooker they had, which leaked water from the bottom (where the main electrics and board are we think). This happened a while ago and the rice cooker should now be dried out. Would it be safe to turn it on...