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Using American plug in the UK?

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Belfastnurse

Discussion Starter · Mar 7, 2020

I have this plug I think it is from America. Do you know what I can buy to make this a permanent uk plug. Don't want to have to keep using my travel plug to get it to work.
Thanks in advance for any help.

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cwwozniak

· #2 · Mar 8, 2020

The plug in your photos is a USA non-polarized NEMA 1-15 plug. The markings on the device indicate it is compatible with the 230 VAC @ 50 HZ mains power in the UK. You would need a simple small plug adapter and not any kind of device that also changes the voltage or the frequency.

If you do not wish to deal with even the small plug converter, you will need to purchase a complete AC power adapter with a UK plug and having a 9.0 VDC output rated for a minimum 2.0 Amps. The DC output plug on the adapter's output cord would need to be the exact same inner and outer diameter plug as on the USA adapter and have the positive output on the center pin and the negative output on the outer sleeve.

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plodr

· #3 · Mar 8, 2020

Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-3-Prong-Travel-Outlet-Adapter/dp/B000PQL7AQ
since the package measures 4.8 x 3 x 2 inches (12 cm x 7.6 x 5.1) the device is probably smaller than that so less cumbersome than a travel plug that has slots for all the places in the world.

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Belfastnurse

Discussion Starter · #4 · Apr 6, 2020

cwwozniak said:
The plug in your photos is a USA non-polarized NEMA 1-15 plug. The markings on the device indicate it is compatible with the 230 VAC @ 50 HZ mains power in the UK. You would need a simple small plug adapter and not any kind of device that also changes the voltage or the frequency.

If you do not wish to deal with even the small plug converter, you will need to purchase a complete AC power adapter with a UK plug and having a 9.0 VDC output rated for a minimum 2.0 Amps. The DC output plug on the adapter's output cord would need to be the exact same inner and outer diameter plug as on the USA adapter and have the positive output on the center pin and the negative output on the outer sleeve.

Wow you know alot. Thank you very much. It is really helpful to know what the plug is. I think I will try an adaptor first and see how that works. Hopefully it will because I'm not sure I really understand the next paragraph! Haha! Reluctant to buy from amazon atm cause of how they are treating there staff but I will try and sort it when the hope are open.
Thanks for your advice, will keep you up-to-date! Keep safe and well.

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Belfastnurse

Discussion Starter · #5 · Apr 6, 2020

plodr said:
Something like this
https://www.amazon.com/Bright-3-Prong-Travel-Outlet-Adapter/dp/B000PQL7AQ
since the package measures 4.8 x 3 x 2 inches (12 cm x 7.6 x 5.1) the device is probably smaller than that so less cumbersome than a travel plug that has slots for all the places in the world.

Thanks for your advice. I will check the description and try and find something similar. Kind of reluctant to order from amazon because of how they are treating their staff. So will have to wait till the shops are back open to get sorted but at least I know what I am looking for now! Thank you very much for your advice.
Hope you stay safe and well

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