7 Jun
2010
7 Jun
'10
12:59 p.m.
Tony Duell [ard at p850ug1.demon.co.uk] wrote:
Err, yes. In fact the instructions supplied with just about everymodern
electrical device tell you to cut off the plug if it's not compatible
with your mains socket, to fit the right plug, and to dispose of the
cut-off plug safely as it is a shock hazard if plugged into a live socket.
Assuming your sockets are wired correctly, removing the fuse and holder
Most of the time I cut them off and fit an MK or
Duraplug (acutally
the same company). Then I know it's done properly.
I did once find my (then) two year old messing with a cut off 13A plug
in an unswitched socket (older house). It was as I was pulling it out
(with my fingers brushing against the cut end of the cable) that I
resolved
to dispose of such cut-offs immediately and securely. Ouch :-) from the mouded plug should be a start, since it will
open the circuit to
the live pin. And you can put the fuse in you box of spare
fuses :-)
-tony