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  1. 29-07-16, 12:16 PM #1
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    Thumbs down Equipment Compatability Issue!

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    This is a US ballast, says on the cable 13amps 120/240v.
    What do adaptor do I need to use this in the UK problem free? would a standard C13 computer cable work?

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    A standard computer cable is fine but check the fuse in the plug first to make sure it's up to the job
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    Quote Originally Posted by M_C View Post
    A standard computer cable is fine but check the fuse in the plug first to make sure it's up to the job
    and what fuse am I ideally looking for? thanks
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    In theory, a 3 amp is sufficient but I think I would go with 5 amp just to be sure - but I am no expert on these things, I would check elsewhere first...
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    Cut the US plug off the end of the lead and fit a 13 amp Uk plug with a 13 amp fuse installed.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Cut the US plug off the end of the lead and fit a 13 amp Uk plug with a 13 amp fuse installed.

    Regards BL
    cool thanks but it's a bit more complicated: Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 27  Size: 55.1 KB  ID: 329362
    what colours match up?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZonderJohn View Post
    cool thanks but it's a bit more complicated: Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 27  Size: 55.1 KB  ID: 329362
    what colours match up?
    USA use Black for live. White for neutral and Green for earth

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    what would be the issue in just using a 13amp uk computer cable out of interest?
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    Quote Originally Posted by ZonderJohn View Post
    what would be the issue in just using a 13amp uk computer cable out of interest?
    Non as long as it's the correct gauge of wire capable of carrying 13 amps...

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    Quote Originally Posted by Bud Lightyear View Post
    Non as long as it's the correct gauge of wire capable of carrying 13 amps...

    Regards BL
    Im with you, presuming the UK cords can't handle the extra amps?
    anyway I think I got what you said correct: Click image for larger version.  Name: image.jpg  Views: 32  Size: 49.7 KB  ID: 329365
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