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Changing 2 pin plug for pin

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Ive got this retro table lamp I which has a euro Style2 pin plug which i beleive has no earth.
The light works fine when using one of those shaving adapter plugs

Can anyone confirm if these be safely refitted with a conventional uk 3 pin plug?
 
Replacing a 2-pin plug with a 3-pin plug that has the earth pin disconnected won't make the lamp any more or less safe.

How safe the lamp is in general is a question that is difficult to answer without careful inspection.
 
Yes, the plug makes no difference.

Obviously can't say whether the lamp should be earthed or not.
 
winston1 said:
You are being stupid. Where can you get a 16 amp fuse to fit a UK plug?
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I can't help you with a 16A one but, as discussed before, you could get a 20A one from me (or one or two others in this forum) :-) ...

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Kind Regards, John
 
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