Does changing a plug invalidate warranty

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Hi.

I wanted to know if I were to change a plug in an appliance would it invalidate the warranty.
i want to change the existing plug into an ellies surge protector plug.

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its for a kettle and microwave (so id buy two plugs). I have used the power strip but it has caused the power strip to overload once or twice and so I cant use that.

i am also considering doing this for my aircon and tv
 
Moepa said:
Hi.

I wanted to know if I were to change a plug in an appliance would it invalidate the warranty.
i want to change the existing plug into an ellies surge protector plug.

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its for a kettle and microwave (so id buy two plugs). I have used the power strip but it has caused the power strip to overload once or twice and so I cant use that.
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Buy a surge protector multiplug...an dplug your devices into it. No need to change plugs.
 
Moepa said:
Hi.

I wanted to know if I were to change a plug in an appliance would it invalidate the warranty.
i want to change the existing plug into an ellies surge protector plug.

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its for a kettle and microwave (so id buy two plugs). I have used the power strip but it has caused the power strip to overload once or twice and so I cant use that.

i am also considering doing this for my aircon and tv
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If you worried make a small extension lead with the surge protector on the lead.
 
no .the warranty is on the appliance and not the cable .edit contact the supplier .
 
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HowTo said:
Does changing a plug invalidate warranty, Nope.
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soulie said:
no .the warranty is on the appliance and not the cable .
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Some manufacturers have it in their terms that you can't modify it in any way. There have been cases where they void the warantee/guarantee based on changing the plug. If the lead or PSU disconnects they can't do that though.
 
I would honestly be very surprised if it wouldn't, it would give me renewed faith on warranties because all along I a have been working on the premise that they will look for any excuse not to honour the warranty.
 
Moepa said:
Hi.

I wanted to know if I were to change a plug in an appliance would it invalidate the warranty.
i want to change the existing plug into an ellies surge protector plug.

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its for a kettle and microwave (so id buy two plugs). I have used the power strip but it has caused the power strip to overload once or twice and so I cant use that.

i am also considering doing this for my aircon and tv
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Why not buy less plugs and install em on

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Negates cutting devices, and when you buy a new kettle/microwave you just plug it in....
 
AlphaJohn said:
Why not buy less plugs and install em on

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Negates cutting devices, and when you buy a new kettle/microwave you just plug it in....
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When i connect the microwave to the multiplug it causes the microwave to reboot. It also gets overloaded when in convection and trips when connected to the strip
 
TheChamp said:
I would honestly be very surprised if it wouldn't, it would give me renewed faith on warranties because all along I a have been working on the premise that they will look for any excuse not to honour the warranty.
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yes that is normal .its usually the cheap and nastys that complain if you cut the kak 2 pin off and fit a 3 pin .best if the cable unplugs from the appliance then easy to change
 
Moepa said:
When i connect the microwave to the multiplug it causes the microwave to reboot. It also gets overloaded when in convection and trips when connected to the strip
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maybe go to a decent electrial supplier and get a good multiplug with built in surge and a dedicated circuit breaker onboard
 
Moepa said:
When i connect the microwave to the multiplug it causes the microwave to reboot. It also gets overloaded when in convection and trips when connected to the strip
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Not an electrician;

Then replace the multuplug with a better quality one. Check the max. wattage supported. For example this one only supports up to 3680W

www.takealot.com/high-surge-protection-12-way-multi-plug-with-r30-000-warranty/PLID27971527

Or at least 16A per socket, which is about, or little less than 2000W. Your multiplug is probably 10A and the microwave uses more than 1000W.

And if you do go ahead and replace the plug, make sure to check the same for the plug.

Also check that it protects against dips, under voltages, which K think is just as damaging to microwaves and other appliances. Why I prefer Clearline.
 
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I get that they would repudiate the warranty on a three point plug. Their goto reason would be you messed up live and neutral, and you have no leg to stand on, but a two point plug it does not care, so this should not cause any hassle I hope
 
Big Rat said:
I get that they would repudiate the warranty on a three point plug. Their goto reason would be you messed up live and neutral, and you have no leg to stand on, but a two point plug it does not care, so this should not cause any hassle I hope
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2 pin plug is actually worse in some instances ,ie Johnny buys a desk lamp with an es globe , ( it cannot be sanas approved ) because the centre terminal of the es must allways be switched and live ,turn the plug around and the neutral becomes switched and the outer ring live , so when you insert your fingers to loosen the bulb you can touch the threaded section , boom there goes little Johnny .
 
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