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I have a treadmill with a two-pin EU plug and 16Av but my house needs an Ireland 3 pin plug, is it safe to get an adapter and voltage converter, if so where could I source that? I have only ever used appliances with 13Av in my house before so I am unsure if it is safe, advice much appreciated, thanks
 
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Mike Johnson said:
At the top of your plug where the slot is on the body of the plug is normally a recessed piece of metal that should connect inside the plug adaptor, see picture below, this type of adaptor:Amazon.co.uk - https://www.amazon.co.uk/Brennenstuhl-pl11280-1508533-Adapter-Earthed/dp/B001L2UN6C/ref=asc_df_B001L2UN6C/?tag=googshopuk-21&linkCode=df0&hvadid=311059984004&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=6501372980805430997&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9045027&hvtargid=pla-420550446950&psc=1View attachment 84409
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Thanks, the link is very helpful I think could be easier to buy the adapter :)
 
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If you don't feel confident to change the plug then the adapter route is probably your best bet, but don't be tempted to buy a cheaper version, some of these adapters are very suspect, the one I liked too is what I use myself on various bits of kit that travel with me to the EU and back to the UK.
 
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Mike's summary is good advice. There are many sub-standard adaptors on sale that are dangerous either through having no fuse, no earthing or inadequately shielded contacts. You should choose one from a reputable UK / IE brand, equipped with both a fuse and an earth (aka ground) contact. This can be either two metal springs that grip the metal contacts along the side or a pin projecting from the front that enters the contact in the front of your plug. A proper adaptor will have sides that prevent you touching the pins of your plug when it is partly inserted. If it does not have these it is not made to the relevant standards and should be avoided.

It should look something like this:
 
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AoifeB said:
Thanks! Here is a picture of the fuse box and treadmill plug, the plug says 16A 250v
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What on earth is going on here:

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Soi disant said:
Yo, sorry.

But it wasn't so much the taping over I was concerned about, it's the overheating-verging-on-a-near-fire that has taken place

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Oh gosh thanks, I actually did not notice that. I think a few years ago there was trouble when the two power showers were used in the house at the same time so could have been that but must get it checked, is it a big job to get a new one?
 
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AoifeB said:
Oh gosh thanks, I actually did not notice that. I think a few years ago there was trouble when the two power showers were used in the house at the same time so could have been that
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Going by what is visible, the CU should have been replaced then.

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but must get it checked, is it a big job to get a new one?
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Only the person who inspects and tests the existing installation can tell you how big a job it is to replace the CU.
 
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