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need to change two to three pin.

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  • 06-02-2011 7:11pm
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    k123456
    Registered Users Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭


    Bought an Electric tootbrush and need to change two to three pin.

    The two pin plug looks a bit different to a normal two pin, any reason why I cannot snip it off and replace with a three pin

    2 pics attached

    Thanks


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    pieface_ie
    Closed Accounts Posts: 301 ✭✭pieface_ie


    You cannot just cut that off, it will not work otherwise. Your only solution is to get an adapter for the plug itself, like them travel plugs to convert 2pin to 3 pin.

    Edit: Or try and perhaps buy a whole new 3pin charging dock if possible.


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    PandyAndy
    Registered Users Posts: 583 ✭✭✭PandyAndy


    I had the same problem with a laptop charger from Dell

    http://boards.ie/vbulletin/showthread.php?t=2056086986

    I just snipped the plug off, stripped the wires back and wired it onto a 3 pin plug from Woodies. Worked fine.

    Brown to Fuse.
    Yellow/Green to Top.
    Blue to the Left.

    Although I'd wait until someone with more experience with electrics answers :D


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    you won't be able to snip it off
    you'll need to use an adaptor if it's outside a bathroom


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    Rippy
    Registered Users Posts: 966 ✭✭✭Rippy


    Looks like it may have a RCD built into it. Obviously a saftey feature for bathroom use.
    It could also be a step down transformer supplying low voltage DC.
    No info in the instructions?
    I don't think you are supposed to have a 3 pin in the bathroom any way. Only 2 pin shaver socket.


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    M cebee
    Closed Accounts Posts: 4,431 ✭✭✭M cebee


    it's not an rcd

    it's just a trafo or power supply with a variable input 100-240 for travel


    bathroom sockets are isolated -rcds are no benefit


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    indie armada
    Registered Users Posts: 834 ✭✭✭indie armada


    deffo cant cut that plug off....easiest way to go is a shaver/13amp adapter
    http://www.cable-trader.co.uk/images/items/2%20pin%20euro%20to%203%20pin%20UK%20shaver%20adapter.jpg

    most good hardwares and electrical shops will keep em


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    k123456
    Registered Users Posts: 2,182 ✭✭✭k123456


    Forget to say , wont be charging it in bathroom , will charge in bedroom


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