Escape from drizzle Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 I am looking to change a few the plugs on a few extensions leads before we make the move. I am able to get hold of 10a rewireable plugs but I am struggling to work out what to do with the 13a extension leads. I am moving to VIC so really would like to get this sorted before I go, what have people done regarding rewiring thier larger electrical items upon arrival? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 14, 2016 Share Posted May 14, 2016 why not just change the plugs on the appliances when you get here? Very quickly you'll end up with just a few power bricks that can't be converted to Australian plugs. Besides you don't want the 13a stuff hanging around for too long as not technically legal here and a reason for the insurance company to wriggle out if the house burns down... I have one or two UK four way extensions kicking around for people to use for their phones when they visit, but aren't permanently used. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam13 Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Just be aware if you change the plug you void any warranties and potentially contents insurance .. Worth taking note of Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 Just be aware if you change the plug you void any warranties and potentially contents insurance .. Worth taking note of Surely that would mean you couldn't bring anything electrical from the UK? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzukiscottie Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 what have people done regarding rewiring thier larger electrical items upon arrival? I'd be surprised if you have anything that will be sucking 10A out of the wall socket. Larger items; fridge, freezer, washing machine etc; just change the plug to a standard Aussie 10A plug. They are a few $ each in Bunnings. Larger 15A plugs don't fit in standard domestic wall sockets anyway; the earth tab is too large to fit. So 10A plugs are your only proper option. For smaller items that are often grouped together like TV/DVD/speaker system, then changing the plug on a trailing socket will help mnmise the number of plugs to change. Usual caveats apply; get an electrician to change the plugs if you want to be totally legal! [emoji12] and don't plug everything in the kitchen into a trailing socket! If your circuit breakers start tripping then you know you've gone too far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 I'd be surprised if you have anything that will be sucking 10A out of the wall socket. Larger items; fridge, freezer, washing machine etc; just change the plug to a standard Aussie 10A plug. They are a few $ each in Bunnings. Larger 15A plugs don't fit in standard domestic wall sockets anyway; the earth tab is too large to fit. So 10A plugs are your only proper option. For smaller items that are often grouped together like TV/DVD/speaker system, then changing the plug on a trailing socket will help mnmise the number of plugs to change. Usual caveats apply; get an electrician to change the plugs if you want to be totally legal! [emoji12] and don't plug everything in the kitchen into a trailing socket! If your circuit breakers start tripping then you know you've gone too far! No one will bash your door down to check, but if your house burns down and the insurance investigators get wind you've changed the plugs yourself........................ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newjez Posted May 15, 2016 Share Posted May 15, 2016 No one will bash your door down to check, but if your house burns down and the insurance investigators get wind you've changed the plugs yourself........................ Anyway you can do it legally, is get an electrician to rewire it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welljock Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 If my house burns down how will the insurance company know if I changed the plugs or got an electrician to do it, as unfortunately the invoice was lost in the fire!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buzzy--bee Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 In VIC there is no law that says you can't change your own plugs. This may be different in other states. BB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amibovered Posted May 16, 2016 Share Posted May 16, 2016 Anyway you can do it legally, is get an electrician to rewire it? as usual each State has different regulations, tbh I haven't had to worry too much, having 2 electricians in the family. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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