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Monitor Power Cable
Posted: Fri 12 Nov, 2004 20.12
by Salty
Hi Guys,
Just been setting up a mates new PC, and it only came with an American power lead. It works with an adapter thing - is it safe, because I guess it isn't earthed?
Excuse me for being a numpty…
Posted: Fri 12 Nov, 2004 22.04
by Dr Lobster*
most electrical things like this are double insulated, so it's quite safe. if the monitor lead has a kettle type plug on the other end, you should be able to get a lead with the proper uk style 13amp plug fitting from your local pc world for a few quid if you're still worrying about it.
Posted: Wed 17 Nov, 2004 19.34
by cwathen
Monitors usually do require an earth. Every one I've seen supplied with an American cable has been an earthed plug (does it have 3 pins?). If the UK adaptor was supplied in the box then you should have no problems.
If you're at all concerned, then as Siggy said ordinary leads with a UK BS1363 plug on the end of them are available for only a few quid.