plugs

[aussiewannabee]

Hi just wondering what sort of plugs they use in oz, are they like ours i.e 3pin or are they the round 2 pin type.







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[Quoll]

Neither - we have our own two and three pin plugs with flat prongs, smaller than UK plugs. Rumour has it that in Queensland you actually need to get a sparkie to put plugs on for you.
Picture here scroll down for the plug - it was the first picture of a plug I came to!

[ali]

2 pin - and cost next to nothing at Bunnings (hubby says you can get 3 pin too)

[longland]

Originally Posted by Quoll

Neither - we have our own two and three pin plugs with flat prongs, smaller than UK plugs. Rumour has it that in Queensland you actually need to get a sparkie to put plugs on for you.
Picture here scroll down for the plug - it was the first picture of a plug I came to!

No need for a sparkie to change the plugs up in QLD, even a non DIYer like me had no problem.

[aussiewannabee]

if you take electrical stuff from uk, can u get a special adapter to convert to the aussie sockets or do u need new power cords.

[YellowGecko]

Originally Posted by aussiewannabee

if you take electrical stuff from uk, can u get a special adapter to convert to the aussie sockets or do u need new power cords.

Noooo. You just need to buy the adapter:


Maplin > Universal Travel Adaptor Set

(The one on the left).

I bought some from Wilkinsons (yay for Wilko's) for GBP 1.99 a piece.



Jo x

[Quoll]

Originally Posted by longland

No need for a sparkie to change the plugs up in QLD, even a non DIYer like me had no problem.

LOL I know you CAN change them (even I can put on a plug) I just thought there were some regulations about sparkies needing to do them - maybe for insurance purposes I dunno. Always struck me as a bit shonky I must admit! I will, of course refrain from making any pejorative remarks about Queenslanders DIY skills

Re the adapters - they are a real PITA if you need them all around the house I reckon (I am too lazy to get an Aus charger for my phone and it more than doubles the size of the plug). Someone suggested bringing a couple of UK power boards and then just having the adapter on the power board plug which seemed like a good idea.

[Headstart Homestay]

My advice is ship over about six strip sockets and change the one plug instead of 4 or you will soon get fed up when you reach plug number 24 when you could be on number 6.