Hi and thanks for having me. Can I wire an Au plug to this fan?

[Dazzadasha]

Kinda was hoodwinked on Ebay. Pic had black wire, taped and end hidden. No mention of no plug. I guess you get what you pay for. Liv'n'learn. Anyway, I can return it, but was wondering if I can simply wire it to a plug and use it. Tried Google but no mention of Fans with 2 red wires. Apreciate any advice, Cheers.

 

[GeorgeCooke]

In Australia you cannot put a plug on anything unless you have at minimum a restricted electrical licence, are registered and insured.

Really? That strict. How come you can buy plugs in the shops? Do you need to show your licence to buy one?

 

[Kidsolo]

A wise old man would put a plug on it, then "return to sender"
They wont know what the hell is going on

 

[Dazzadasha]

A wise old man would put a plug on it, then "return to sender"
They wont know what the hell is going on

or grab one of those Japanese paper fans, blutac some wires to it.

 

[naylorpd]

I bought something similar in the UK, it was made in Poland by a company called Dospel. It had no wires - needed hard-wiring into the cable from the switch which was quite fiddly with 1.5mm twin & earth.

It was rated 220/230V but IMO these things always have loads of contingency in the ratings so I don't think it will blow up at 240V. Has twice the air throughput of yours and is still very quiet.