How do you wire up a mains plug?
21 November 2003, 12:11 PM
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When it has a US colour coding convention?
I have a US mains lead I need to put a UK plug on to, but I can't find anything on the internet to let me which colour goes where!
I've got a black, green and white wire on the lead.
Which one is the earth, neutral and live?
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I have a US mains lead I need to put a UK plug on to, but I can't find anything on the internet to let me which colour goes where!
I've got a black, green and white wire on the lead.
Which one is the earth, neutral and live?
Thanks
Andy
21 November 2003, 12:37 PM
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Black = Live
White = Neutral
Green = Earth
You need to also check whether whatever the equipment is will work on our 50 Hz supply (US is 60 Hz)
[Edited by ajm - 11/21/2003 12:38:19 PM]
White = Neutral
Green = Earth
You need to also check whether whatever the equipment is will work on our 50 Hz supply (US is 60 Hz)
[Edited by ajm - 11/21/2003 12:38:19 PM]
21 November 2003, 12:39 PM
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Thanks for the definative answer! I thought I was going to have to trawl that website given above!
The AC adapter is for a laptop, so 50-60Hz.
Cheers
Andy
The AC adapter is for a laptop, so 50-60Hz.
Cheers
Andy
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Well it's tripped the fuse on that ring!
My hands are burnt and I have no eyebrows!
A bit of smoke and now a laptop that doesn't work!!! [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Only kidding!!!
Spot on with no issues! Cheers ajm! 
My hands are burnt and I have no eyebrows!
A bit of smoke and now a laptop that doesn't work!!! [img]images/smilies/mad.gif[/img]
Only kidding!!!
Spot on with no issues! Cheers ajm!
21 November 2003, 02:25 PM
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Well it's tripped the fuse on that ring!
My hands are burnt and I have no eyebrows!
A bit of smoke and now a laptop that doesn't work!!!
My hands are burnt and I have no eyebrows!
A bit of smoke and now a laptop that doesn't work!!!
Can't believe I managed to guess all three wires correctly!!
[Edited by ajm - 11/21/2003 2:27:16 PM]
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