By measuring it.
Usually by fitting an appropriate cable. In the case of warts, typically by replacing them.
By measuring it.
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By measuring it.
Usually by fitting an appropriate cable. In the case of warts, typically by replacing them.
By measuring it.
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So everyone else suggest shaver plug adaptor they are all wrong? Even reviews on amazon they are all using there products wrong?mif so why are they buying the adaptor and using it in such a way
Why are your saying it's ropey the reviews seem fine what does dopey mean
You said find an adaptor how am I sure that the adaptor that I buy 12v dc 3a will fit the back of the box.
Thenbackmof the box is different to that model monkeh it takes a round pin at the back now grizzly how do I be sure the pin will fit the back ifmimdo match the 12v 3a
And which dc barrel are you guys referring too
And replacing the watts with what?
Link me to an adaptor then that will match the boxes voltage it said 110v/220v
So everyone else suggest shaver plug adaptor they are all wrong? Even reviews on amazon they are all using there products wrong?mif so why are they buying the adaptor and using it in such a way
Why are your saying it's ropey the reviews seem fine what does dopey mean
You said find an adaptor how am I sure that the adaptor that I buy 12v dc 3a will fit the back of the box.
Thenbackmof the box is different to that model monkeh it takes a round pin at the back now grizzly how do I be sure the pin will fit the back ifmimdo match the 12v 3a
And which dc barrel are you guys referring too
And replacing the watts with what?
Link me to an adaptor then that will match the boxes voltage it said 110v/220v
Dont get that bit.If the black adaptor you show is rated 220volt as you said earlier.
If that said black adaptor fits properly into that white adapter and the white adapter plugs properly into a uk 13amp socket.
and the adapter is manufactured for safe use in this country
Then just use it job done
A fuse in the adapter will not be a problem
Here's an idea:
Take your box along to somewhere like Maplins, and ask them to sell you a power supply that matches the voltage & power rating that you need. You can then check, in the shop, that the DC barrel on your prospective power supply properly fits into the DC inlet on the back of your box.
I think otherwise, this whole business appears too confusing for you, and you're well outside your competence in such matters.
Take your box along to somewhere like Maplins, and ask them to sell you a power supply that matches the voltage & power rating that you need. You can then check, in the shop, that the DC barrel on your prospective power supply properly fits into the DC inlet on the back of your box.
I think otherwise, this whole business appears too confusing for you, and you're well outside your competence in such matters.
If the black adaptor you show is rated 220volt as you said earlier.
If that said black adaptor fits properly into that white adapter and the white adapter plugs properly into a uk 13amp socket.
and the adapter is manufactured for safe use in this country
Then just use it job done
A fuse in the adapter will not be a problem
Ok fine but where did the doubts come from? Is that white adaptor really that bad I don't get it why won't it fit in a uk plug?
As far I was told the ac adaptor is rated 110v/220v
The bit you didn't get because of my typo is does it matter what rating fuse should go in the white plug is it a 3amp 5 amp 13 amp?
Obviously it has a slot for the fuse on the white adaptor plug what rating fuse to use then with that adaptor
because why I am asking does the black adaptor not have a fuse as well then ? Is it fuseless because USA don't use fuses in there plugs or something?
Those things are flimsy and hanging a wart off them just makes it worse. For a travel adapter they're one thing, but yours will be plugged in and hidden until it decides it'd be funny to start a fire.
Why not check the label?
You would, if you chose to use that adapter against our advice, use a 3A fuse.
All he wants is to plug a lead with the flat pins shown into a 13 amp socket.
Its irrevalant if the lead he has shown is the actual lead or not
He has found the adapter.
These adapters are sold everywhere there ok for occasional use
3 or 5 most likely not a 13 amp
Its irrevalant if the lead he has shown is the actual lead or not
He has found the adapter.
These adapters are sold everywhere there ok for occasional use
3 or 5 most likely not a 13 amp
This won't be occasional use! It'll get plugged in and left like that for all eternity.
Ok granted you are saying it could catch fire so the amazon users are using it for occasional use fair enough I totally agree with you
Why doesn't amazon clearly state only for ccasional use and not for per entry plugged in products. Any move of the white adaptor Topic back to replacing the black adaptor to a uk one
Ok I'm taking it to maplins are they qualified
enough to provide the right adaptor to plug straight in the back of the unit and the wall socket of a house plug?
The 3 or 5 amp fuse in the white one will protect that white adapter
The black adapter will have protection of some sort built inside, when this fails you usually throw it in the bin rather than repair it
So USA plug don't have fuses is that the reason why you have to fuse the white plug I'm just asking for general safety knowledge is it for safety because the us plug has no fuse or something
Because I had a conversation regarding a phone charger onlynavaible in the USA and was advised put a 3 amp fuse in the white one and plug in the wall also now I find this is not safe option a very dodgy option thats what I understand grizzly and monkeh was trying to say
Someone even suggest using a shaver plug that have 3 amp I don't know all telling lies I guess
And one idiot not on this forum said use a 13 amp with the white plug and black adaptor ? Is he stupid?
Let me know I will post back on the forum to suggest he gave me wrong advise what would of happened if I put a 13 amp fuse with that black adaptor then?
I'm saying I don't know. I don't trust them as far as I can throw them underwater.
*snort*
Not really, but between several of you and the label on the original adapter, you'll figure it out.
Ok thank you monkeh
So USA plug don't have fuses is that the reason why you have to fuse the white plug I'm just asking for general safety knowledge is it for safety because the us plug has no fuse or something
Because I had a conversation regarding a phone charger onlynavaible in the USA and was advised put a 3 amp fuse in the white one and plug in the wall also now I find this is not safe option a very dodgy option thats what I understand grizzly and monkeh was trying to say
Someone even suggest using a shaver plug that have 3 amp I don't know all telling lies I guess
And one idiot not on this forum said use a 13 amp with the white plug and black adaptor ? Is he stupid? You guys are saying 3 amp so may be? Is he an idiot?
Let me know I will post back on the forum to suggest he gave me wrong advise what would of happened if I put a 13 amp fuse with that black adaptor then?
Because I had a conversation regarding a phone charger onlynavaible in the USA and was advised put a 3 amp fuse in the white one and plug in the wall also now I find this is not safe option a very dodgy option thats what I understand grizzly and monkeh was trying to say
Someone even suggest using a shaver plug that have 3 amp I don't know all telling lies I guess
And one idiot not on this forum said use a 13 amp with the white plug and black adaptor ? Is he stupid? You guys are saying 3 amp so may be? Is he an idiot?
Let me know I will post back on the forum to suggest he gave me wrong advise what would of happened if I put a 13 amp fuse with that black adaptor then?
The fuse in the white plug is purely to protect the white plug and anyone poking things in it no other reason.
it can possibly be used safely with a 13 amp fuse but in your case and for what your using it for it only needs a 3 or a 5, the lowest fuse suitable is always the safest option
As said previously the black thing will most likely have a fuse or similar sealed inside the unit
it can possibly be used safely with a 13 amp fuse but in your case and for what your using it for it only needs a 3 or a 5, the lowest fuse suitable is always the safest option
As said previously the black thing will most likely have a fuse or similar sealed inside the unit
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