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Dance FX
13-11-2008, 06:44 PM
Hi all, long time since I have been here, so long that I had to register again!

Can anybody advise on what I need to do to convert the 2 pin plugs on my new dennon mixers to 3 pin. I don't really want to cut off the plugs and replace with three pin if there is a simple plug in adapter I could get.

Thanks a lot

Sarah

Danno13
13-11-2008, 06:48 PM
You have to be careful with the adaptors, as some of them don't connect the earth pin and therefore won't pass a PAT test. For the 2 mins it takes to stick a 13A plug on, I'd just do that!

One Vision
13-11-2008, 06:51 PM
Is the lead hardwired in to the Denon or is it an IEC fitting?
If its HW I would definitely cut of the plug and fit a UK one or if IEC simply buy another one with right plug and fuse fitted. :)

Dynamic Entertainment
13-11-2008, 07:25 PM
Same as above pal.

Dance FX
13-11-2008, 07:31 PM
They are hardwired unfortunately, I will have to cut them off and replace with 3 pin but before I do I will buy an adaptor just to try them out to see if they are working properly, won't be able to send them back if I have been chopping up the leads!

My poor son is itching to use them, now he has to wait yet another day!! It's agony for him!!!

Ace DJ
13-11-2008, 08:07 PM
Is it not illegal to sell any appliance in the UK without the proper lead and plug if it is hardwired into the unit???
Ace

Danno13
13-11-2008, 08:10 PM
I'm guessing they weren't bought from the UK.

Actually, I just remembered, my Denon mixer came from the UK and has a 2 pin plug encapsulated in a 3-pin adaptor, they probably do this to keep costs down so the same run can be sold in both the UK and Continental Europe.

Dynamic Entertainment
13-11-2008, 08:14 PM
I'm guessing they weren't bought from the UK.

Actually, I just remembered, my Denon mixer came from the UK and has a 2 pin plug encapsulated in a 3-pin adaptor, they probably do this to keep costs down so the same run can be sold in both the UK and Continental Europe.

Ive had a mixer like this aswell. You couldnt actually take off the 3 pin adapter either. Some funny flatyhead screw that was tapered so you couldnt unscrew it.

flatliners
13-11-2008, 08:35 PM
send it back to dennon and ask then to do it for you

Dance FX
13-11-2008, 08:39 PM
I imported them from the USA

sleah
13-11-2008, 08:46 PM
I imported them from the USA

Make 100000000000% certain that they are set for 240v mains... the Yanks only use a piddling 110v..

If they are set to 110v there will be a bloomin big bang:eek:

Vectis
13-11-2008, 08:52 PM
Guessing these plugs have flat pins as opposed to round Euro ones?

BeerFunk
13-11-2008, 11:02 PM
What about using one of these adaptors - the ones which fully encapsulate the 2 pin plug, rather than it just plugging together (and a less than reliable connection)

rob1963
13-11-2008, 11:47 PM
Make 100000000000% certain that they are set for 240v mains... the Yanks only use a piddling 110v..

If they are set to 110v there will be a bloomin big bang:eek:

Very good point.

nigelwright7557
14-11-2008, 12:53 AM
I am never happy with adaptors as they can sometimes slip out.

Bought a 6 way spotlight from Maplin and all the lights have 2 pin fittings and they are always dropping out !

One Vision
14-11-2008, 01:12 AM
I got one of those enclosed adapters with my peavey amp, threw it straight in the bin as it didn't seem to make a proper connection and kept coming apart, so now use a sealed UK plug IEC lead and use the original with new plug fitted as a spare

501damian501
14-11-2008, 02:08 AM
first of all like mentioned in earlyer posts, make sure the mixer(s) are set on 240v.

Dance FX
14-11-2008, 08:32 AM
Dont worry I won't go bang :)

They are 240v and have Euro plugs on, I checked this when I odered them and checked them again when they arrived yesterday.

Solitaire Events Ltd
14-11-2008, 11:03 AM
Bought a 6 way spotlight from Maplin and all the lights have 2 pin fittings and they are always dropping out !

That'll teach you. :sj:

This is Maplins who sell quality gear? :sj: :eek:

CRAZY K
14-11-2008, 01:15 PM
I got one of those enclosed adapters with my peavey amp, threw it straight in the bin as it didn't seem to make a proper connection and kept coming apart, so now use a sealed UK plug IEC lead and use the original with new plug fitted as a spare

Strange, my Peavey Amp lead has been perfect for years and always passes the MOT---sorry PAT test:D

CRAZY K