Alternatives to the PC in the UK?

NiFreaky said:
Has anyone tried wiring the extension lead directly into the PC? I find that the 110v site plug is very heavy and quite annoying when it gets stuck under the tyres when moving round the car.



I did take that wiring cover off the PC and found that there are crimped connectors which I don't have any spare. I suppose I could just solder it directly to the terminals.
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I know what you mean about the site plug, gets all scratched up when dragged over the floor and gets snagged on wheels etc.



But your suggestion sounds like a good idea, I wouldn't think there would be a problem doing this........anybody with electrical knowledge like to confirm ? :up
 
Is there a 'fusing' issue when removing the US mains plug an replacing it with the 110V kind? How is the PC protected?
 
Nick M said:
I know what you mean about the site plug, gets all scratched up when dragged over the floor and gets snagged on wheels etc.



But your suggestion sounds like a good idea, I wouldn't think there would be a problem doing this........anybody with electrical knowledge like to confirm ? :up
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Connecting directly to the PC would be fine. In effect you are just re-cording it as you would if the original cable were to suffer damage. Just be sure to make a good internal connection.



Re: earthing/grounding... The PC is double insulated (indicated by the "square within a square" symbol) and therefore should not be connected to earth.



Re: fuse protection... You are protected by any "thermal overload" protection on your transformer, the fused plug on the 230V side of the transformer and by the RCD which the transformer should be plugged into (as with any equipment used externally).
 
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