Unearthed adapters

[ccam108]

Somewhere buried deep in the ePetition thread, someone mentioned the SlimPlug, which seems to come terminated in a figure-8 connector.

I noticed on their website they promote this product to allow use with a wider range of appliances: http://www.kenable.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3636

How can someone be able to sell such a thing?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Maplin sell the same thing

 

[Grizzly]

Nothing wrong with this way round: http://www.kenable.co.uk/product_info.php?products_id=3872

but I'd not be happy seeing the one that you posted.

 

[dhutch]

How can someone be able to sell such a thing?

Same why I have seen people selling/hiring/using a 32 or 64amp ceeform to 16amp ceeform adapter I guess. But as you say, wouldnt have thought you should be allowed.

Daniel

 

[JohnW2]

Same why I have seen people selling/hiring/using a 32 or 64amp ceeform to 16amp ceeform adapter I guess. But as you say, wouldnt have thought you should be allowed.

I suppose that, provided appropriate OPDs are in place, the ceeform adapter is not quite so bad - but there do seem to be all sorts of either 'not nice' or (as per this thread) plain diabolical/dangerous things that are available - so, I guess, probably 'allowed'.

Kind Regards, John

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I've emailed kenable and Maplin to ask if they think it is a good, safe idea to give people a way to use equipment without an earth connection it might need.

 

[JohnW2]

I've emailed kenable and Maplin to ask if they think it is a good, safe idea to give people a way to use equipment without an earth connection it might need.

Good for you. Thanks. However, you may have to extend your question, if....

...is what it appears to be (see here) ...and I guess that there may be more.

Kind Regards, John

 

[Monkeh]

In most cases, the first adapter noted in this thread will be safe.

Why? Because usually, those devices are class 2. They use the earth pin for RFI suppression only.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Most cases....

Usually....


That's OK then.

 

[JohnW2]

In most cases, the first adapter noted in this thread will be safe. Why? Because usually, those devices are class 2. They use the earth pin for RFI suppression only.

Yes, as you say,'In most cases' and 'usually'. Are you happy for them to be 'allowed' on that basis?

Kind Regards, John

 

[Monkeh]

In most cases, the first adapter noted in this thread will be safe. Why? Because usually, those devices are class 2. They use the earth pin for RFI suppression only.

Yes, as you say,'In most cases' and 'usually'. Are you happy for them to be 'allowed' on that basis?

Kind Regards, John

For my usage? Yes. They're quite useful.

For the general public? I'd rather they not have electricity at all. Or motor cars, for that matter.

 

[JohnW2]

Yes, as you say,'In most cases' and 'usually'. Are you happy for them to be 'allowed' on that basis?

For my usage? Yes. They're quite useful.

A fair number of us here might say the same of ourselves, but that's not really the point ...

For the general public? I'd rather they not have electricity at all. Or motor cars, for that matter.

I don't think we can let you get away with that one, given that they do have electricity and motor cars! Given that they do have electricity, are you happy for the general public to be allowed to buy such adapters?

Kind Regards, John

 

[Monkeh]

For the general public? I'd rather they not have electricity at all. Or motor cars, for that matter.

I don't think we can let you get away with that one, given that they do have electricity and motor cars! Given that they do have electricity, are you happy for the general public to be allowed to buy such adapters?

Kind Regards, John

Allowed to? Yes. If they're sold with appropriate warnings.

They probably shouldn't be in highstreet shops.

 

[JohnW2]

Allowed to? Yes. If they're sold with appropriate warnings.

I'm really not sure what would be an 'appropriate warning'. Do you think the general public are in a position to know the reason why their bit of equipment needs an earth connection? ... and, even if you could devise an 'appropriate warning', how could you ensure that it remained together with the adapter throughout its life?

They probably shouldn't be in highstreet shops.

That's an interesting suggestion - by which routes do you think the general public should be allowed to buy them, then?

Kind Regards, John

 

[Monkeh]

Allowed to? Yes. If they're sold with appropriate warnings.

I'm really not sure what would be an 'appropriate warning'. Do you think the general public are in a position to know the reason why their bit of equipment needs an earth connection? ... and, even if you could devise an 'appropriate warning', how could you ensure that it remained together with the adapter throughout its life?

If they're not in such a position, they shouldn't be using these adapters.

They probably shouldn't be in highstreet shops.

That's an interesting suggestion - by which routes do you think the general public should be allowed to buy them, then?

From a specialist supplier of electrical testing equipment, for example.