P punit12 Established Member Joined Apr 20, 2006 Messages 546 Reaction score 36 Points 147 Age 33 Location Watford Jun 6, 2013 #1 I've bought a US to UK voltage transformer (from eBay in Hong Kong), but the plug is an Australian-style shape. Can I just cut this off and rewire a UK plug into it?
I've bought a US to UK voltage transformer (from eBay in Hong Kong), but the plug is an Australian-style shape. Can I just cut this off and rewire a UK plug into it?
noiseboy72 Distinguished Member Joined Apr 24, 2011 Messages 12,839 Solutions 3 Reaction score 7,483 Points 3,243 Jun 6, 2013 #2 Yes, but check the wiring colours. These may not be European standard - IE, could be white, black and green.
Yes, but check the wiring colours. These may not be European standard - IE, could be white, black and green.
P punit12 Established Member Joined Apr 20, 2006 Messages 546 Reaction score 36 Points 147 Age 33 Location Watford Jun 6, 2013 #3 Thanks! That's good to know, I'll give it a go.
mjcairney Distinguished Member Supporter Joined Oct 26, 2003 Messages 7,754 Reaction score 1,238 Points 1,611 Location Airdrie, Scotland Jun 6, 2013 #4 Check the appropriate colours here. Cheers, Martin.