2 pin/3 pin adapters

Rorster_123

Hi,

PC came today with an 3 pin adapter for monitor with 2 pins inserted and third pin missing. Should I have been sent another pin to put in?
PC is the same with a warning of 230V only at the power supply
No mention of what to do in the instructions.

Help appreciated.

Thanks

glynf

Rorster_123 wrote: »

Hi,

PC came today with an 3 pin adapter for monitor with 2 pins inserted and third pin missing. Should I have been sent another pin to put in?
PC is the same with a warning of 230V only at the power supply
No mention of what to do in the instructions.

Help appreciated.

Thanks

Do you mean the power cable has two pins instead of the three-i.e. you got one of these:



instead of this?

Rorster_123

Yep exactly it;)

glynf

Ok, three options:

1) Buy a new kettle lead(name given to the standard power connection for PSU's and most monitors/monitor power supplies) with a standard 13A type plug attached;

2) Buy an adapter like this one;

3) You could also push the top vertical (earth) pin in of your wall mounted socket/extension lead with a screwdriver, and force the two round prongs into the two horizontal slots. I strongly advise option 1 or 2 BTW...:)

Tea_Bag

dont spend any more than a fiver on the lead. ive seen them going for €20 :shock:

U_Fig

Of you have a recycling enter near you ask them. I was given 5 one day from my local recycling centre after i asked from people giving in old appliances..

Rorster_123

Got it in the hardware yesterday.

Thanks for the help