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awemawson:
Specified in the advert as 110-250 - I'm running it on my (now reduced to !!) 235v.

Not particularly bothered, and I'm sure that the electrons don't mind a jot, but I did make sure that the plug I fitted had a low value fuse  :zap:

John Swift:
Hi Andrew

being able to fit the appropriate 1 to 13A  fuse in what the American's see as the funny UK plugs is a distinct advantage

the plug fitted to my 15W soldering iron has a 1A fuse for example


  John
   

PS
 
1" HRC fuses available for fitting into UK plugs  1A ,  2A,  3A , 5A , 7A , 10A and 13A
the fuse being chosen to protect the mains flex , not the appliance

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Bussmann-Domestic-Electrical-Household-Cartridge/dp/B00T2ZRBAG/ref=sr_1_17?ie=UTF8&qid=1452084086&sr=8-17&keywords=13a+plug+fuses

Joules:
Looks like they are cost cutting on the red pigment  :bugeye:

hopefuldave:
If sold as part of a product (e.g. "sewing machine replacement lamp") it's internal cabling and colours aren't legislated, only the mains cable from socket to appliance - although part of CE certification is employment of "best practice" in design and construction, so NOTHING Chinese qualifies, explains the China Export markings...

Dave H. (the other one)

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