For further note: plugging the three-prong plug in upside-down can, with some power supply designs, cause the exposed earth pin to become live. Also, plugging one pin in to live while leaving the other pin outside the device can cause power to flow through the appliance and make the exposed pin live. And finally, on metal appliances, the earth pin is always connected to the metal chassis of the appliance. Plugging the earth pin into live will cause the ENTIRE appliance to become live. At that point, just touching the metal case of the appliance can electrocute someone.
If the adapter had the three prongs (Earth) instead of just two would this then be safe or at least safer? I would like to use a fan kit only found in the UK, so the plug is the UK plug, was going to look at an adapter that converted to US, but want to make sure it's safe.
So, it's not UL Listed eh? I did hear once from a forensic engineer that if your house burns down because of a non UL device that your insurance agency has a legal out if they decide not to pay the claim.
It shouldn't be listed by anything. I didn't notice it before, but the CE mark it has is also fake. There's no way this would pass an electrical safety inspection by any reputable organization.
People order things from China and are horrified on how dangerous the adapter is as they understand it. Yet they feel the actual device is perfectly safe as they do not understand it. Does not compute.
@@teamkaton-bs As long as you use the device in the correct orientation you should be ok. I would not use a lot of high current devices with the adapter.
I've got a couple of these in the UK (earthed variant (10A), that were supplied by dubious UK ebay sellers with other devices. DANGEROUS Chinese adaptors compared to our British safety standards: PINS too close to edge of casing. No internal fusing. Pins made of soft non ferrous metal (Aluminium?)...not tough BRASS alloy that they're supposed to be. Take a look inside to see how they're constructed...ferrous metal screws holding the pins pressed against the pressed mild steel contacts... Pure JUNK that doesn't conform to any recognised safety standards. Imagine these being used regularly & then failing catastrophically...AVOID.
Regarding this adapter that you recommend, my thought was to plug this adapter in and then plug in a surge protector/ power strip to it then plug my device like iPad charger to it? Would that work fine/safely?
For further note: plugging the three-prong plug in upside-down can, with some power supply designs, cause the exposed earth pin to become live. Also, plugging one pin in to live while leaving the other pin outside the device can cause power to flow through the appliance and make the exposed pin live. And finally, on metal appliances, the earth pin is always connected to the metal chassis of the appliance. Plugging the earth pin into live will cause the ENTIRE appliance to become live. At that point, just touching the metal case of the appliance can electrocute someone.
If the adapter had the three prongs (Earth) instead of just two would this then be safe or at least safer? I would like to use a fan kit only found in the UK, so the plug is the UK plug, was going to look at an adapter that converted to US, but want to make sure it's safe.
So, it's not UL Listed eh? I did hear once from a forensic engineer that if your house burns down because of a non UL device that your insurance agency has a legal out if they decide not to pay the claim.
It shouldn't be listed by anything. I didn't notice it before, but the CE mark it has is also fake. There's no way this would pass an electrical safety inspection by any reputable organization.
that device (smart plug) has a non compliant aussie plug on it
edit: spelling
People order things from China and are horrified on how dangerous the adapter is as they understand it. Yet they feel the actual device is perfectly safe as they do not understand it. Does not compute.
A has no polarity. In Europe every plug fits either way.
Those pins are not China it’s Australian plug
I have a European charger would it be safe to use it?
Could be - depends on the adapter and how it’s made.
@@HTMWorkshop its near identical to the one in the video should I or no?
@@teamkaton-bs As long as you use the device in the correct orientation you should be ok. I would not use a lot of high current devices with the adapter.
I've got a couple of these in the UK (earthed variant (10A), that were supplied by dubious UK ebay sellers with other devices.
DANGEROUS Chinese adaptors compared to our British safety standards:
PINS too close to edge of casing.
No internal fusing.
Pins made of soft non ferrous metal (Aluminium?)...not tough BRASS alloy that they're supposed to be.
Take a look inside to see how they're constructed...ferrous metal screws holding the pins pressed against the pressed mild steel contacts... Pure JUNK that doesn't conform to any recognised safety standards.
Imagine these being used regularly & then failing catastrophically...AVOID.
Thanks for sharing!
If you need a better/safer travel adapter get this one
Universal Travel Adapter - amzn.to/3KjESzJ
Regarding this adapter that you recommend, my thought was to plug this adapter in and then plug in a surge protector/ power strip to it then plug my device like iPad charger to it? Would that work fine/safely?