Is it safe to change this molded American plug (electric kettle) ?

[FrodoOne]

Its not American, its AUSTRALIAN.

The Oz plug is like the US one but has the blades twisted. Australia uses the same system that we do.... 240V 50Hz. So you could cut the plug off & fit a UK one.

However, I am suspicious that most the that rating plate is in Chinese but claims a CE mark (which would not be needed for sale in Australia).

Electrically, the voltage is compatible.... but I would advise ... proceed with caution!

It is a Chinese plug, not an Australian plug.

The Chinese now use the same style of plug as Australia/New Zealand (with minor differences in the dimensions)
but
they have not seen fit to utilize Half-Insulated Line and Neutral Pins.

(Argentina also uses the same type of plug
but
their the Line and Neutral connections are reversed -a compared to both Australia and China.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/AC_power_plugs_and_sockets )

When you cut off the existing plug you should find that the wires are insulated Brown and Blue - so connect them to the BS 1363 rewireable plug appropriately.

Since it draws a maximum of a little over 9 A, you could fit a 10 A Fuse (instead of a 13 A Fuse), if you wish to be extra cautious.


What is shown in the photos in Post #1 is the underside of the Base of a Cordless Kettle.
I have a "Breville" Cordless Kettle with a very similar Base - although this base is Black

 

[ericmark]

The adaptor has no fuse, I find very handy for items bought in Hong Kong when I lived there, but I will only use in an extension lead, as otherwise one can draw 32 amps so not really safe.

British law since 1994 requires that a plug is fitted to BS 1363 1984, there are exceptions

1 Any appliance that is not ordinarily intended for domestic use.
2 Any fixed luminaire, being a luminaire which cannot be easily moved from one place to another, either because it can only be removed with the use of a tool, or because it is intended for use out of easy reach.
3 Any ceiling rose connect (that is to say a connector designed to hold up overhead electric light fittings).
4 Any electric light designed and intended to be located within a recess in a wall or ceiling.
5 Any appliance which is fitted with a residual current device (RCD) plug.
6 Any appliance which is fitted with a plug transformer.
7 Any appliance which is fitted with a plug other that a standard plug which is designed to engage with a portable multiple socket outlet.
8 Any appliance which is intended to be permanently connected to the fixed wiring of the mains system other than by means of a plug and socket.

And the use of an adaptor fixed to the plug is permitted, where it 1) has a fuse, and 2) needs a tool or key to remove it.

But as supplied to you, it does not comply.

 

[RandomGrinch]

The adaptor has no fuse,

Not forgetting, the lack of shutters, earth pins may not be connected, possibly unsheathed pins, pin dimensions and spacing that may not conform with BS1363, clearance between the pins and body of the adapter are a lot less than the 9.5mm stipulated and the ability to insert a BS1363 plug into them in multiple incorrect orientations.

It's no wonder some call them death-dapters!

 

[Ragnar_AT]

The fact that the whole name plate is in Chinese is another giveaway that this shouldn't have been sold in the UK (or anywhere else in Europe).
Pretty much all travel adaptors are dubious to a degree, which is why I've collected a large number of international plugs over the years and made my own adaptor leads. I haven't been able to find an Israeli plug yet and my US lead is only 18 AWG (roughly 0.75 mm2), which is flimsier than I'd like as these leads might well see a hairdryer.

 

[ericmark]

I have a Walmart power supply which came with my transceiver, bought in Hong Kong when I worked there, and the adaptor is very handy, but always used in an extension lead, and in my room, so unlikely to be used by anyone else, the earth is connected, yes no shutters, but the contact area is limited, so no problem with low wattage items, but not really man enough for a kettle.

I note the video, so I will, when I return to my room, test the ELI on mine. However, the plugs have no earth pin anyway, so not really an issue for me. I have used it as it has no shutters, so can stick my meter leads in with ease.

For European plugs, you can get adaptors which need a tool to remove them, which may comply, but can't find a version for Australia's plugs.

 

[Ragnar_AT]

I suppose you could get around the lack of shutters by gluing the adaptor to the plug.

 

[FrodoOne]

For European plugs, you can get adaptors which need a tool to remove them, which may comply, but can't find a version for Australia's plugs.

You may find this this to be of interest.

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The UK version contains a fuse
and
the reverse position of the Australian Pin-Sockets ensures that the Line and Neutral are connected to the correct Pins
when used in the UK (or North America).

 

[FrodoOne]

I haven't been able to find an Israeli plug yet

This may be of interest

White 16A Israel male female assembly wiring power plug socket Pakistan european 3pins triprong docking connector plug Type H - AliExpress 44

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[Ragnar_AT]

This may be of interest

White 16A Israel male female assembly wiring power plug socket Pakistan european 3pins triprong docking connector plug Type H - AliExpress 44

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Thanks for the link!
I‘m not sure I feel comfortable buying electrical accessories from AE though. If I ever actually need it I‘ll probably buy it locally once I‘m there or order one from a more reliable source.

 

[FrodoOne]

Thanks for the link!
I‘m not sure I feel comfortable buying electrical accessories from AE though. If I ever actually need it I‘ll probably buy it locally once I‘m there or order one from a more reliable source.

I believe that you will find a device as simple as that to be quite well made - and safe.

I have had no problem in buying similar (and more complicated) items.
Often you will find that the same thing is sold "locally",
under another name
and
many times the price !

 

[blup]

Get a refund and report the company that sold it to trading standards, you might save a life.