I needed replacement plugs for rechargeable batteries (eg from mobile phone devices) and had heard alot of alarming statements (no pun intended) on general related websites, all telling me to avoid third party adapters that had an incorrect or higher output in voltage or current than what a...
What do you guys think of the pat adapter for the kt65
Im not to sure about them to be honest. As it being the only pat tester i own... I just basically want to get other peoples ideas and opinions on this and on what pat testers they would recommend for future reference.
Hows the seaward for...
We're wondering if it's possible for an electrician to change our UK socket to a US socket, as we have a lot of devices from the states and don't wish to have dozens of adaptors around the house. Any information would be helpful. Thanks.
Hi,
I'm new to the forum, had a look and not sure where to post this, so feel free to move it if wrong!
Wondered if anyone could help me please, I have imported an electrical unit from the USA, however when I plugged it in using a 'travel adapter', the main adapter for the unit 'popped'...
Hello, I know nothing about electric wires. This is what I am trying to do. I have 3 desktop fans, each 12V, and they have 2 wires each, a red and a black. I have a pc adapter which is 19.5 V and 3.34 amps. I want to strip the adapter and expose the red and black wires and connect it to the fans...
Does anyone know if it is possible to identify ACDC transformer adapters for electrical goods anywhere on the web. I have an adapter and I don't know what it goes to!!
The info is:
Foreen Industries Model: DB045050-35
AC230V 50Hz 6.5W DC4.5V 500mA 2.25VA
"For indoor use only, conforms to BS...
Hi,
Quick question from a electrical dummy.
Are UK shaver sockets, and EU plug sockets, the same? Or, in other words, and more specific to my requirements, will this adapter - Universal Adaptor with 3 Pin UK into 2 Pin Plug: Amazon.co.uk: Electronics - allow me to plug a UK standard plug into...
hi to all.
has anyone used the lightmate test adapter?.
i have just purchased one,and on doing the r1 r2 i had a reading of over 1 ohm,so did test again without it,and reading was well below,any ideas?
Anybody know where online i can purchase fused multiway adapters ie 13amp plug to adapter which can hold four appliances fuses contained inside adapter
Hi all,
I am not a professional electrician but I hope that some of you here might be able to shed light on a question.
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Basically, is there really a difference between the "pressure" on the socket if you use a 3-way adapter stuck straight into the plug (without a cord) or a typical...
Hi just brought a pat test adapter for my tester for £30.79 plus the vodka and tonic, sound very cheap as i dont do much pat testing..
Has anyone used one?
Hi :),
A recent good find,
Megger MFT1553 + Onsite and Ketech lightmates (+ PAT Adapter)
- I just bought one, with all these bits thrown in.
MEGGER MFT1553 ONSITE Brewtime - Online Electrical Wholesaler
Good PAT adapter if you have a MFT and dont do a lot of PAT testing.
Kewtech Corporation...
Hi Guys
New to this whole gig, currently doing my 2330 and have got hold of a 1653B
possibly the dumbest question on this site but....
When zeroing your leads do you touch the tips together?
Thanks
I have the attached socket in a bathroom. I have never seen it before, and cant seem to find a suitable adapter for it. Does anyone know anything about this socket, and where you can find an adapter for it?
Thanks
I have a small screen for the car, it has no built in battery for operation, I take it camping alot and annoys me that I have to be around the car when whatching. It takes a 12v 1200Ma adapter, I'm not to bad at wiring, just unsure of power flow, I was thinking about making a battery pack of my...
Hi
I want to set up some speakers in our bathroom. I intend to use computer style speakers (15v, 1.1A) powered by a mains adapter with music supplied by battery operated MP3 player. My plan was to plug in the adapter in the loft and lead the low voltage cable through a duct into the bathroom. I...
Hi Guys,
I have a Netgear router which uses an original power adapter rated 12V 1A. But I've lost this adapter and I am looking for a replacement. The closest I've found in my house is one I used for a Linksys router. But this one has a rating of "Output: +12V 1.25A".
I have quickly tried...
Hi..
I have a Freeview Box with a external Power Adapter which I plug into the back
Its 5v 1200mA
Its failing as it runs for about 15mins then switches off the Freeview Box, even used a voltmeter on it and it drops from 5v to about 3 ( so it is the Power Adapter and not the Freeview box)
I've...
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