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    possible to change to a US socket?

    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.
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    UK equivalent of a US adapter

    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'...
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    3 computer fans one adapter

    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...
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    ACDC adapter help

    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...
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    Quick Question RE: Shaving Socket + Adapter

    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...
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    lightmate adapter

    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?
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    Adapter online

    Anybody know where online i can purchase fused multiway adapters ie 13amp plug to adapter which can hold four appliances fuses contained inside adapter
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    Power strip vs 3-way adapter - difference for the outlet

    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. vs 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...
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    dewalt 24v batteries

    has anyone ever tried the so called battery fix you can buy off ebay, I bought it years ago and never bothered.
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    Pat test adapter

    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?
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    PAT Adapter with Megger MFT1553 and course

    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...
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    FLUKE 1653B Zeroing the leads

    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
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    Unknown socket - help

    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
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    Battery adapter

    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...
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    Extending power lead from mains adapter to speakers

    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...
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    Power Adapter . . .

    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...
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    Advice needed on a Power Adapter

    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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