loz_the_guru
Distinguished Member
Hi all,
My partner has a set of LED fairy light type things which came with a 2 pin EU style plug, which she used with an adapter. Unfortunately the plug got knocked, and the pin broke off inside (they're fairly cheap looking things). She's keen on them however and I'm keen not to re-pin them above the bed, so I thought I'd just whack a UK plug on.
However, i've come across a snag. The EU plug is presumably reversible, e.g. it doesn't matter which prong goes into which socket. The UK one isn't, and on top of this the wires into the original EU plug are the same colour - transparent!
Is there anyway of testing which one's which without trial and error? What's the worse case scenario if I do go for trial and error?
Thanks in advance!
My partner has a set of LED fairy light type things which came with a 2 pin EU style plug, which she used with an adapter. Unfortunately the plug got knocked, and the pin broke off inside (they're fairly cheap looking things). She's keen on them however and I'm keen not to re-pin them above the bed, so I thought I'd just whack a UK plug on.
However, i've come across a snag. The EU plug is presumably reversible, e.g. it doesn't matter which prong goes into which socket. The UK one isn't, and on top of this the wires into the original EU plug are the same colour - transparent!
Is there anyway of testing which one's which without trial and error? What's the worse case scenario if I do go for trial and error?
Thanks in advance!