German "europlug?" wired for UK use? expert help n

[chaoticjelly]

Hey,

I have a couple of power supplies for old computers (Commodore 64) they are power blocks, and have what I believe are "europlugs" on the end of each.

They are two round pins, which I believe from reading on this site is live and neutral, with no earth.

Could these be safely wired up to UK plugs? Just by cutting off the moulded plugs, and wiring the live and neutral to a UK plug

Is it safe with no earth?

Germany uses the same current as us - so it wouldnt blow up or anything would it?

Would be greatful for any expert help..! cheers!!

 

[breezer]

what are you going to use the power supplies for? not a comodore 64? (they may not be suitable)

 

[plugwash]

yeah changing the plugs shouldn't be a problem

 

[AdamW]

Just a thought: The C64 was available years and years ago. It may be pre-harmonisation on the wiring colours... I know Germany had red as earth, not sure what live and neutral were but you should look them up just in case.

 

[breezer]

i wonder if he ever did it, seeing as it was posted in January (not as good as my gaff)

 

[chaoticjelly]

Yes I tried it, and it worked perfectly

Thanks for the help!

The wiring up to a UK plug, assuming there was no earth, worked correctly... and very nicely indeed
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