Laptop power supply.

[Galaxy66]

Hi, I have just had delivered a replacemen tpower supply from Ebay for one of our Toshiba laptops. What i am not happy about is that although it has a UK plug, it has no fuse just one piece moulded plastic :shrug:.

There is no way I am going to use my laptop with an unfused power supply, I can not use the original lead as that was two pin to the transformer whereas this is 3 pin which I find odd as why 3 pin if it is not fused:shrug:.

The seller said items were in the UK which I believe as i only ordered it two days ago and it was sent via royal mail.

Question is should this, by British Standard regulations, be supplied with a fused plug, I suspect yes.

I am going to contact the seller when I have this confirmed.

 

[david1701]

should be, if it looks dodgy cut the plug off and fit your own that way you know its safe. Quick google will show you the 2 sets of colours (new and old) and if all else fails you can work it out with a multimeter testing the impedances

 

[RobertP]

Can't say for certain but I doubt there is any BS requirement for equipment to be fused. Something like an electronic power supply will have protection circuits built in against overload and overheating. Not saying that having a fuse is not a good idea but probably not a requirement.

 

[Flash In The Pan]

I bought a Toshiba lead from Ebay and it was the same, I just used the plug lead from the original one, don't you have an old kettle lead lying about you could use?

 

[Galaxy66]

Still a bit concerned about using it without a fuse as the original one was close to catching fire before it expired, the actual lead to the laptop from the transformer showed signs of overheating as the cable was partially melted, I found this unusual as it was only carrying 19 volts at 4.74 A just hope it is not the laptop causing the power supply to overheat. I can as David suggests attach a fused plug but the lead is already a tad short for keeping the transformer on the desk.

 

[Galaxy66]

I bought a Toshiba lead from Ebay and it was the same, I just used the plug lead from the original one, don't you have an old kettle lead lying about you could use?

I have contacted the seller to say I would have expected a fuse to be fitted and will not be using a lead without one.

Nothing else in the house with a connector like this,http://http:
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[ecoleman]

If you need a decent adapter visit us at the link below.

Our cables come with fuses

 

[Galaxy66]

If you need a decent adapter visit us at the link below.

Our cables come with fuses

Can you tell me how long your leads are as the original is 6 ft long and it would be a struggle if I changed the plug on theirs' as it is only 3 ft long

Will see what the seller says, and, if it is negative at £2.99 posted I may as well order one of yours, providing it is a decent length

 

[ecoleman]

Can you tell me how long your leads are as the original is 6 ft long and it would be a struggle if I changed the plug on theirs' as it is only 3 ft long

Will see what the seller says, and, if it is negative at £2.99 posted I may as well order one of yours, providing it is a decent length

Our power leads are the standard length which is just over 3 ft. But they do have a fuse:bonk:

 

[russdaz]

Can't say for certain but I doubt there is any BS requirement for equipment to be fused. Something like an electronic power supply will have protection circuits built in against overload and overheating. Not saying that having a fuse is not a good idea but probably not a requirement.

Erm there is actually, under the Stauatory Instrument 1994 document, under The Plugs and Sockets Regs. Which states there should be conform to BS 1362

Prohibitions on supply etc. of electrical devices
5. No person shall supply, offer for supply, agree to supply, expose for supply or possess for supply an electrical device unless the requirements of regulation 6 below are satisfied in relation to it.
Requirements for electrical devices
6.—(1) Subject to paragraph (2) below, the requirements of this regulation are that the electrical device complies with the requirements of regulations 8 or 10 below as appropriate.

(2) A standard plug shall contain or be accompanied by a fuse link which conforms to BS 1362

Although i knew that i had to google the link taken from here

http://www.opsi.gov.uk/si/si1994/Uksi_19941768_en_2.htm

Bs 1362
history if interested

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BS_1363

Now like most things theres get out clauses, one being for plug top power supply units.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Power_supply