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  • 31-10-2015 1:03pm
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    theredletter
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭


    Hi all,

    sorry, I am absolutely foolish about things like this...

    Ok so, the gf has a GHD straightener and the top point (which is the earth terminal, i think?) of the plug randomly fell off. She is going out tonight and I have never (i know) replaed a plug. I can get the plug into the socket no bother through using a double adapter and a key (obviously doing plugging it into the double adapter before plugging it in properly). Is that dangerous? As in, is it dangerous to plug in an appliance without the top point being there?

    Thanks
    R


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    [Deleted User]
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    Was it a plastic or metal earth pin that broke?


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    theredletter
    Registered Users Posts: 301 ✭✭theredletter


    Plastic! I put it into a double adapter and then plugged it in and it's working. Would the double adapter make it safe?


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    [Deleted User]
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    Nothing to worry about the earth isn't wired. That pin is only to release the socket lock. It's a fully insulated appliance.

    If you find this symbol on it then you don't need the earth.

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    Just inconvenient. Easy wire a plug; the lively brown bear danced under the blue neutral sky on the green earth. Probably against the law do it yerself though...still better than sticking keys in sockets if you ask me..


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    Risteard81
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    Regardless whether it was Class II it is not acceptable or safe to use a damaged plug.


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    Bruthal
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    Risteard81 wrote: »
    Regardless whether it was Class II it is not acceptable or safe to use a damaged plug.

    Depends on who is plugging it in really, and what the actual damage is.


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    Risteard81
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    Bruthal wrote: »
    Depends on who is plugging it in really, and what the actual damage is.

    LOL. It goes against all good practise and health and safety legislation (although a homeowner may be exempt from this) to knowingly use damaged accessories. It certainly shouldn't be encouraged.


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    Bruthal
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    Risteard81 wrote: »
    LOL. It goes against all good practise and health and safety legislation (although a homeowner may be exempt from this) to knowingly use damaged accessories. It certainly shouldn't be encouraged.

    True, but if everything that breaks legislation was dangerous, and everything that doesnt isn't, then legislators have indeed done a good job. Overall we would agree I'm sure.


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