From UK to EU plugs

[rchinn]

I'm moving from London to Stockholm next month and wondered if there is a smart way to handle power sources for my HiFi?

Currently only my TT has an external PSU, all other items are mains powered via a couple of powerboards plugged into the wall. Amp is directly plugged into the wall.

Simplest solution would plug adaptors on the powerboards. What's the opinion on using plug adaptors?

Is worth spending getting a better quality powerboard - currently they're quite basic, fused / surge-protected. I could buy a better UK powerboard and change the its plug to an EU fitting.

Is there a better option still that is not too expensive? Any advice greatly appreciated.

[struth]

Switch to shuko plugs and a shuko sockets.. You can get them b4 you go :) sweden uses type c and f round pin 220v euro plugs i think

[Oldpinkman]

Plug adapters work fine. I have 2 6 way blocks as it is. Changing to French ones would be tidier because they are smaller but kettle leads start at 10 euros here. I will change the plugs on the 6way to French because I want the adapters for UK visitors, wall warts and the like, but adapters work fine for now.

(they have to be upside-down which can be a pain - another reason for changing to French plugs where possible. But not for items like the hifi and my office where a multi-way adapter is always going to be required. Until I start buying French equipment of course...)

[CageyH]

Schuko kettle leads are quite cheap on Amazon.

[rchinn]

So just get something like this (from the other thread): http://www.britishaudiostore.com/metal-clad-mains-distribution-box-6-way/

And rewire the plug for Schuko EU plug?

R

[Oldpinkman]

Define quite cheap and send me a link please. Will be in touch soon - we must get together
Schuko kettle leads are quite cheap on Amazon.

[CageyH]

Having looked into it, I think I bought them from Conrad through eBay.
Prices start around €3 + postage

http://www.conrad.fr/ce/fr/product/064687/Cble-dalimentation-CEE-155-N-prise-mle-contact-de-protection-secteur-femelle-C13-noir-150-m-1-pcs?ref=searchDetail

[Oldpinkman]

Ta! I have just , finally , succeeded in setting up ebay.fr, and creating a french paypal account. What a ball-aching nightmare of a business that is, when you let the dark-ages french banking system mix with the elaborate id verification of paypal. Still, made it now. I don't suppose you know anybody wants a fridge freezer - collect only, from Granes? Thought not. Apologies for the thread drift :D

[realysm42]

Embrace the opportunity to get the fuses out of your plugs.