got new tv but the plug is USA i think any help please

[TrueWraith]

sorry if this is wrong section

i got a new tv from ebuyer but the plug is usa 2 pin and i;m not sure if u can plug a normal power lead in like they use on pcs as its the same, or anything else i can do?

thanks for any help

[splobber]

If it is from there then I assume it is dual voltage If so then you can use any lead that fits.

moving

[TrueWraith]

thanks m8 but kinda risky i'm not sure what to do unless i hit the shops and find a travel plug..

[fabbers]

Are the pins round? In which case it's a european plug. Double check the voltage (240) on the tv but otherwise if it just takes a normal kettle/pc type lead you can use a different one

[splobber]

You should just be able to use a shaver adaptor.

[TrueWraith]

yeah pins are round and it says 250v on the plug

[Kryten]

If round then its not US but in fact a Euro import. US are two flat pins with optional third round pin for earth

[TrueWraith]

so a travrl plug would be fine or what about an english pc/kettle plug then pls ?


thanks again

[kahung]

Look at the product label or instruction manual to see the power rating. If it's more than 230 watts it'll probably blow the fuse on shaver socket adaptor with 1 amp fuse. The 'kettle' type leads for PCs are often fitted with a 5 amp fuse, so it should be suitable for most LCD TVs.

[olvaris]

Hi get back to ebuyer and ask them for starters, is the lead permantly fixed to tv or do you plug a lead into tv,if you do then as stated above you could use a kettle type lead (same as a pc lead)

[welshmatt]

Is it actually legal to sell what must be a non UK product here? Im pretty sure ebuyer didnt advertise the fact it was a Euro import.

I had the same issues with a camera I bought a few years back. The charger base unit had a Euro plug so I sent it back. This was during the days when their customer service was abysmal so it took ages for a reund.

[mbuckhurst]

Hi get back to ebuyer and ask them for starters, is the lead permantly fixed to tv or do you plug a lead into tv,if you do then as stated above you could use a kettle type lead (same as a pc lead)

Actually a PC lead and a kettle lead are not the same type, try plugging a PC lead into your kettle and you'll see :nuts:, I know because I had loads of PC leads lying around when I wanted to strip the wallpaper, but couldn't find the original lead anywhere.

Personally I'd just replace the plug, simple enough task and perfectly fine if the system says 250v.

mike

[DM]

he did say kettle type. ;)