How can I safely use a German coffee machine in the UK?

Mexico14 · Oct 12, 2020

Could any help with my query please? I bought a coffee machine but it come with a German plug, can this be used safely in the UK? It works with the adapter pictured. However shouldn't a coffee machine be earthed? Any advice is appreciated.

[ElectriciansForums.net] How can I safely use a German coffee machine in the UK?

DPG · Oct 13, 2020

Midwest said:
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!!

Midwest · Oct 13, 2020

DPG said:
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!!

Just playing Devils advocate, if you have a read of my other thread. If there's a warranty claim, you may be required to prove whose replaced the European plug, not just 'Dave' from down the pub.

Feel sorry for these 'Daves'.

DPG · Oct 13, 2020

Midwest said:
Just playing Devils advocate, if you have a read of my other thread. If there's a warranty claim, you may be required to prove whose replaced the European plug, not just 'Dave' from down the pub.

Feel sorry for these 'Daves'.

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.