eu to uk plug adapter

martelli Active member

56POSTS

12 years ago

where can i find eu to uk adapter in gzira? are they expensive?

thanks!

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lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

12 years ago

Any hardware store (ironmongery) should have one and no it shouldn't be expensive.

martelli Active member

56POSTS

12 years ago

well then, you just helped me shorten my "to do" list for when i arrive! thank you lambada

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

12 years ago

Actually, if you still haven't arrived, you can consider getting one from the airport you're flying out of.

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

Far better and safer to change the plugs to UK three pin, its easy to do and then the plug will not overheat or "fall out" of the adapter.

Terry

martelli Active member

56POSTS

12 years ago

thessaloniki's airport is small and i don't think i can find any adapters. but anyway it's a good thought to ask around in my hometown

martelli Active member

56POSTS

12 years ago

i'm not following tearnet..

how will i change the plugs?

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

12 years ago

tearnet wrote:
Far better and safer to change the plugs to UK three pin, its easy to do and then the plug will not overheat or "fall out" of the adapter.

Terry

It's not possible to change plugs for things like mobile phone / camera chargers. However, for high powered electrical goods like hair dryers it makes more sense to change the plug than use an adaptor. You should also bear in mind that you will need to change the plug again if you go back to your home country.

mantonas Serial expat

707POSTS

12 years ago

Another suggestion is, if you are going to connect different devices within the same distance, you might just get an extension lead from your home country, and this way you'll only have to buy 1 adapter for the extension lead. Otherwise, it will cost you more money if you buy an adapter for each device you may have.

But as lambada said, they not too expensive, I also also had to buy couple of them and you can find them easily in any DIY (hardware) shop.

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#10

lambada wrote:
tearnet wrote:
Far better and safer to change the plugs to UK three pin, its easy to do and then the plug will not overheat or "fall out" of the adapter.

Terry

It's not possible to change plugs for things like mobile phone / camera chargers. However, for high powered electrical goods like hair dryers it makes more sense to change the plug than use an adaptor. You should also bear in mind that you will need to change the plug again if you go back to your home country.

True, but you can buy the UK version from ebay and generally pretty cheaply. Using adapters or overloading extension leads is one of the main causes of electrical fires!

Terry

mantonas Serial expat

707POSTS

12 years ago

#11

Terry wrote:
Using adapters or overloading extension leads is one of the main causes of electrical fires!

Terry

You might be right Terry, but I have always had things like TV, DVD player, TV Box connected through an extension lead and to be honest, never had a problem, thanks god!

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#12

tearnet wrote:
Far better and safer to change the plugs to UK three pin, its easy to do and then the plug will not overheat or "fall out" of the adapter.

Terry

couldnt agree more Terry - the adaptors here are rubbish

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#13

mantonas wrote:
Terry wrote:
Using adapters or overloading extension leads is one of the main causes of electrical fires!

Terry

You might be right Terry, but I have always had things like TV, DVD player, TV Box connected through an extension lead and to be honest, never had a problem, thanks god!

Well you only need it to happen once! Using the correct fittings/ chargers etc is not expensive but I could save your life.
Lots of the cheap adapters in Malta carry the CE logo and you may think they have been tested and are up to EU standard when in fact, when its a Chinese electrical item it can mean "Export china" and is not of a suitable standard.

Terry

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#14

tearnet wrote:
mantonas wrote:
Terry wrote:
Using adapters or overloading extension leads is one of the main causes of electrical fires!

Terry

You might be right Terry, but I have always had things like TV, DVD player, TV Box connected through an extension lead and to be honest, never had a problem, thanks god!

Well you only need it to happen once! Using the correct fittings/ chargers etc is not expensive but I could save your life.
Lots of the cheap adapters in Malta carry the CE logo and you may think they have been tested and are up to EU standard when in fact, when its a Chinese electrical item it can mean "Chinese Export" and is not of a suitable standard.

Terry

KemKem Active member

50POSTS

12 years ago

#15

How do you change to the 3 pin? I have been seeing that a couple of my plugs are over heating!

tearnet ViP

2179POSTS

12 years ago

#16

KemKem wrote:
How do you change to the 3 pin? I have been seeing that a couple of my plugs are over heating!

If you are not sure best to ask a friend or give it to an electrician. You may find that if its a small item your local hardware shop may do it for you (if you buy the bits from them).

Terry

KemKem Active member

50POSTS

12 years ago

#17

Thanks. I will look into it..

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

12 years ago

#18

bear in mind if an electrical item comes with a 2 pin plug and you change it to a 3 pin, although its safer, it also voids the warranty !

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

12 years ago

#19

kefaspp wrote:
You can allways put normal EU plug to the socket - you have to push this blockade in 3th hole (there is a blockade which open others holes) - we do that sometimes in my job by keys or a pen

That trick doesn't work with all sockets.

georgeingozo ViP

3703POSTS

12 years ago

#20

kefaspp wrote:
You can allways put normal EU plug to the socket - you have to push this blockade in 3th hole (there is a blockade which open others holes) - we do that sometimes in my job by keys or a pen

even more fun is to stand in a bucket of water at the same time

MikeInPoulton Serial expat

617POSTS

12 years ago

#21

KemKem wrote:
How do you change to the 3 pin? I have been seeing that a couple of my plugs are over heating!

Hi KemKem

If I remember I think you have come from America......I know this might sound a 'little simple' but have you brought any electrical equipment with you that may operate on a different voltage - I guess you may have already checked this but if not.........worth a look.

Regards

Mike

KemKem Active member

50POSTS

12 years ago

#22

Hi Mike,
No, we didn't bring anything with us other than the desktop, laptop,iPads,iPhones ...yikes!. We only have 2 adapters so they are working overtime

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

12 years ago

#23

KemKem, you can replace your desktop's power supply cable with one like

KemKem Active member

50POSTS

12 years ago

#24

Wow! That looks deceptively simple. I can't believe it never occurred to me. Thanks Lambada.. I actually know where that store is..found it when l got lost. Now, l just have to get lost again:)

lambada Serial expat

295POSTS

12 years ago

#25

They have two outlets, one in Iklin and one in Marsa.

might fit your laptop's adaptor.

Toon Cyprus Expert

10235POSTS

12 years ago

#26

georgeingozo wrote:
kefaspp wrote:
You can allways put normal EU plug to the socket - you have to push this blockade in 3th hole (there is a blockade which open others holes) - we do that sometimes in my job by keys or a pen

even more fun is to stand in a bucket of water at the same time

its no real recommendation to be poking anything into electrical sockets - but to say use keys (a metal object) is negligent. accident waiting to happen .......dont do it

if you must = as an emergency use something that doesnt conduct electricity - ie....a matchstick

KemKem Active member

50POSTS

12 years ago

#27

Thanks everyone. I am going to Scan Malta. So glad somebody brought this up. Once again..this forum comes through.

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

12 years ago

#28

toonarmy9752 wrote:
georgeingozo wrote:
kefaspp wrote:
You can allways put normal EU plug to the socket - you have to push this blockade in 3th hole (there is a blockade which open others holes) - we do that sometimes in my job by keys or a pen

even more fun is to stand in a bucket of water at the same time

its no real recommendation to be poking anything into electrical sockets - but to say use keys (a metal object) is negligent. accident waiting to happen .......dont do it

if you must = as an emergency use something that doesnt conduct electricity - ie....a matchstick

As an ex electronic technician and Health & Safety Officer I am amazed someone would suggest this, publicly, especially with dubious circuits and earth leakage protection circuits. I agree with Toon. Don't do聽 it!!

GuestPoster566 ViP

3692POSTS

12 years ago

#29

MikeInPoulton wrote:
KemKem wrote:
How do you change to the 3 pin? I have been seeing that a couple of my plugs are over heating!

Hi KemKem

If I remember I think you have come from America......I know this might sound a 'little simple' but have you brought any electrical equipment with you that may operate on a different voltage - I guess you may have already checked this but if not.........worth a look.

Regards

Mike

Now THAT is a VERY good point to bear in mind.

rainbow3 Serial expat

281POSTS

12 years ago

#30

redmik wrote:
toonarmy9752 wrote:
georgeingozo wrote:

even more fun is to stand in a bucket of water at the same time

its no real recommendation to be poking anything into electrical sockets - but to say use keys (a metal object) is negligent. accident waiting to happen .......dont do it

if you must = as an emergency use something that doesnt conduct electricity - ie....a matchstick

As an ex electronic technician and Health & Safety Officer I am amazed someone would suggest this, publicly, especially with dubious circuits and earth leakage protection circuits. I agree with Toon. Don't do聽 it!!

Again I find myself agreeing with redmik and toon, seriously dangerous advice and I am glad the person who posted it has realised that.