On 25/04/2018 17:23, www.GymRatZ.co.uk wrote:
On 25/04/2018 16:24, Andy Burns wrote:
www.GymRatZ.co.uk wrote:

Anyone else spot what I consider to be the cause of the problem(s)?

They appear to be using shaver adapters rather than eurosocket adapters.

https://cdn.bmstores.co.uk//images/hpcProductImage/imgFull/304472-Eveready-Shaver-and-Toothbrush-Adapter-Twin-Pack-detail1.jpg

I know a shaver plug won't go into a euro socket, but a euro plug *will*
go into a shaver socket.Â* However the europlug has thinner pins, which
are angled inwards, so perhaps they don't engage with the shaver
socket's contacts?

His diagnosis that since the "kettle lead" has no power therefore the
exercise machine is faulty is classic.Â* In any case, should the machine
have an earth?

The units were delivered/installed directly from/by Manufacturers in
Poland and apparently this is what they supplied.
I've told them to dump leads and adaptors and get 2 proper 3 pin kettle
leads.

Sounds like a dodgy setup done to save money.

I don't use gyms so I don't care.

The "brand new" euro lead has been plugged into the adaptor the wrong
way round so I've suggested by being able to plug lead in the wrong way
around they could well have blown the fuse in the brand new lead. Just
wondering if sockets in commercial premises are normally protected by
RCD's ?

I also spotted what appeared to be a shaver adapter and am thinking
perhaps a gym member nicked the original adaptors and they're replaced
with shaver adaptors. Wasn't aware of the differences with Euro plugs
and shaver plugs though.

I think Euro plugs are the thin two pin ones. You can plug them directly
into a 13A socket: and some sockets won't require you to stick a
screwdriver into the earth, as the shutters open when you insert pins
into line and neutral together.

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Max Demian