Wrong plug on charger!!!!!

[cabbie1]

Hi guys, I just took my new charger out it's box and it has a 2 pin plug! I need a 3 pin UK plug, can I cut the 2 pin off and fit a 3 pin?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/cabbie1/heli/Photo002.jpg

[MarkD]

Only if the charger accepts a 240V input

The plug looks US which is 115V 60Hz

Check the input V's on the charger specs. If it doesn't mention 240V 50Hz then no it's not usable in the UK unless you have a step down Transformer or similar

[cabbie1]

fast reply bud, thanks, it says 240v so I could just fit a UK 3 pin plug then? if so does it matter which way the wires go in the plug?

http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/cabbie1/heli/Photo003.jpg

[MarkD]

Yep

The UK are/used to be until Brussels got involved Blue Neutral and Brown Live and if it has it green for earth (top terminal)

From the top of the plug blue goes to the left and brown goes to the right towards the fuse

I think the US use White and Black

Black neutral
White live

Can someone from over the pond confirm this for me plse

[cabbie1]

What I meant was if I cut the plug off the charger lead I'll be left with two black wires?

Or should I just call the model shop and get a replacement charger tomorrow?

[odieser]

http://www.mittoni.com.au/north-america-us-to-uk-power-adapter-plug-p-1235.html
easiest way is to locate something like this above to adapt to your plugs in the UK for anything from the US
Mark

[bjosko]

Why dont finding a similare complete powercord ?
It looks exactly those that fits in portable transistorradios, videoplayers or even your shaver. Look around in yor house.

[cabbie1]

Why dont finding a similare complete powercord ?
It looks exactly those that fits in portable transistorradios, videoplayers or even your shaver. Look around in yor house.

Stopped at the electrical shop yesterday bud and got a new lead, lol


http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y254/cabbie1/heli/Photo005.jpg


Not sure why a UK shop would sell a charger with a US plug??

Oh well.