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identify plug please
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 18:11
by islandboy
Folks
Can someone kindly identify the type of plug in the pic. It goes into the socket on my electric panel.
Are there any converters to normal size lighter sockets ?
Many thanks

Re: identify plug please
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 19:43
by kevtherev
it's a euro plug
and maplin sell converters
Re: identify plug please
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 19:53
by Nij
Deffo euro plug, also I do believe the same as some 24v wagon sockets too - tho I could be mistaken.
Re: identify plug please
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 19:58
by islandboy
Thanks folks.
I was in Maplins earler today !! Wish I had known then.
Just ordered converter with double sockets from Amazon, £4.80
Cheers
Re: identify plug please
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 21:46
by bigherb
They are actually a DIN power plug if you are using it for a heavy load (16A) don't buy the cheap ones with only one earth side contact they melt, you need the proper ones with contacts all round like this.
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/DURITE-DIN-PL ... 43a9de835c" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;
Re: identify plug please
Posted: 26 Feb 2012, 22:30
by kevtherev
good point Bigherb, the Din sockets in your Autosleeper islandboy, are not meant or suitably wired even for heavy loads
Re: identify plug please
Posted: 27 Feb 2012, 16:45
by islandboy
Many thanks for the advice. I would not be using this for heavy load. Phone charger etc