As above, best solution is a U.K 13amp plug.
But if not then it needs a proper 13amp to Schuko adapter that carries the earth through, not a travel adapter.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ampTECH-Plug-Adapter-Converter-Netherlands/dp/B07MWGRLQT
But if not then it needs a proper 13amp to Schuko adapter that carries the earth through, not a travel adapter.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/ampTECH-Plug-Adapter-Converter-Netherlands/dp/B07MWGRLQT
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There are different adaptors you can buy that will incorporate the plug on the appliance which will give you your earth connection, check European adaptors on Amazon etc. (other companies are available) I'm mostly loath to use adaptors on slightly higher rated appliances but might be the only way around it because cutting the plug off and fitting a UK 3 pin one will almost certainly invalidate the manufacturers warranty.
Make sure you buy a top quality adaptor if that's what you are going to do as there is an awful lot of cheap inferior quality stuff out there. Always get a fused type.
Make sure you buy a top quality adaptor if that's what you are going to do as there is an awful lot of cheap inferior quality stuff out there. Always get a fused type.
The warranty will not be void if you change the mains plug.
What would you do if the plug got damaged? Throw the machine in the bin??
Many appliances even have a section on how a replacement plug should be wired if it is changed.
Thanks for the replies. Really helpful. Until I obtain an adapter or fit a UK plug is it considered dangerous to use? I understand that not every county uses an earth on their sockets for example USA.
One more thing what is the polarity on this plug? Same as UK or could it still be "live" when switched off?
One more thing what is the polarity on this plug? Same as UK or could it still be "live" when switched off?
If it needs an earth then DO NOT use it without one.
Where can I find out if an earth is needed? There's a metal contact and female socket on the plug itself. If they use the same system as the UK - ie a plastic prong in the earth position of low current items like phone chargers for example. If it didn't require an earth, presumably there wouldn't be metal earth contacts?
Check the manual. Contact the company maybe. If it's a 3 core flex then it will be earthed, although that's tricky to tell with a moulded plug fitted.
Update: I just checked the manual on line and it mentions earthing. So do not use it without the earth connected.
Do you have a multimeter? Worth checking resistance from the earth contact on the plug to the metalwork if the machine.
One problem with most adaptors is that the Live and Neutral are reversed when you plug it into the adaptor, because the 13amp plug fits in upside down, therefore the fuse in the 13amp plug is on the Neutral side.
I believe this is the sort of adapter you need, which has earth contacts top and bottom for the schuko plug, and also keeps the L & N connections the right way round:
https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/9680-black/schuko-to-uk-travel-adaptor-black/dp/PL12943?mckv=sFEwOwUpE_dc|pcrid|224693624806|kword||match||plid||slid||product|PL12943|pgrid|43783381821|ptaid|pla-371267398063|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIntKpoKqv7AIVFbd3Ch3PXwAMEAQYASABEgIMNvD_BwE
https://cpc.farnell.com/pro-elec/9680-black/schuko-to-uk-travel-adaptor-black/dp/PL12943?mckv=sFEwOwUpE_dc|pcrid|224693624806|kword||match||plid||slid||product|PL12943|pgrid|43783381821|ptaid|pla-371267398063|&CMP=KNC-GUK-CPC-SHOPPING&gclid=EAIaIQobChMIntKpoKqv7AIVFbd3Ch3PXwAMEAQYASABEgIMNvD_BwE
Are you sure, the earth contact for the German plug is at the bottom and the earth contact on the other side of the adaptor is at the top.
Check out my thread of some time ago, #1 cutting off moulded plug tops , OP would need to employ qualified electrician, or the warranty might be voided.
Where don't you speak to Bosch technical, they might be able to provide a new lead & plug for UK use. It might have to be replaced by a service centre, if you do have any warranty, you want to rely on.
Unless I'm going round the bend, both the schuko plug on the appliance and the socket of the adaptor have earth contacts at both top and bottom.
Ok, so you COULD plug it in upside-down, but you can plug it in the right way up!
Which is why appliances made for the european marked are designed to be connected either polarity. Many sockets only have the earth terminal marked, the line connections left blank.
Maybe, but the convention in the EU is to have the phase on the right.
Yes I have. More than once.
And there is nothing wrong with replacing a damaged mains plug.
Same as there is nothing wrong with hard wiring appliances to FCUs
So many myths surrounding warranty claims being debunked by changing a plug, if the appliance has a CU certificate or World Wide Guarantee the company has to honour it, obviously they will defend themselves if they think the claim in not legitimate, but the perpetuation of this myth is by people who don't know their rights, I purchase a laptop in the US and brought it to the UK used the correct charger (changing from 110 to 230) and when the screen started to play up a few pertinent e-mails to the manufacturer and it was replaced, don't believe the myths.
The USA uses earthed sockets, though they will accept 2 pin plugs.
http://www.plugsocketmuseum.nl/NorthAm1.html
What you are saying applies when you have a 13 amp plug that you want to adapt to a European socket, the other way round to what we have here.
I have been told that the problem is most of the service centres are not owned or operated by Bosch, the owners of the centre pay Bosch to represent them and have to foot the bill for warranty claims unless it's a recall, if you did not buy the item from that centre they will be very reluctant to help.
Shouldn't affect the customer's statutory rights though. You are still entitled to a year's trouble free service from the appliance.
They'll have had a cup of tea by now instead.
Only if carried out by a qualified electrician. Anyone?
No. By anyone competent to fit a plug. It is well within competent DIY or handyman scope. If it is done correctly there will be no issue.
How does anyone know who fitted the plug anyway?
To the OP - get someone competent to fit the plug, or do it yourself if you feel you are able to safely. If anyone from Bosch ever says 'who fitted that plug?', the correct answer is 'a qualified electrician sir'.
I really hope common sense has prevailed here already though!!
Even if you had an electrician fit the plug, most I dare say, would not issue a certificate to say they had fitted the plug. So difficult to prove anyway.
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