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OK, I have my mains tester [Towsure] which has 3 pin uk setup. I assume to test the polarity in the first place this mains tester has to be plugged into a 2 pin adapter.

I bought 2 French EHU adaptors [the 2 pin type from Towsure] and have reversed one of them on the Blue end and clearly marked it.

Have I missed anything. This is the one item of our trip that's driving me nuts.

Thanks for any help.

RSM

We just plug the adaptor into one of the sockets in the van, and then when we plug the mains in  at the bollard you can see instantly if you need to reverse the polarity...

Quote: Originally posted by billy on 12/6/2007

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As frequently stated in endless reverse polarity threads it only effects uk vans not continental ones so you shouldnt need to worry about revese polarity(possibly)if have a German made one

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Quote: --to confuse the issue further if German sockets are the same as Dutch sockets it is possible(unlike French sockets) to put your uk plug adaptor into the socket either way round as the earth contacts are on the side not a central pin

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Quote: --& dont presume just because you have plugged uk plug/continental adaptor into your German socket uk style ie with wire pointing down it will be correct in relation to the German socket as regards reverse polarity----ie your polarity may be reversed when you think it aint

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---uk made appliances are the same as those sold on the continent--they all have the CE mark they are double isulated, the only difference is the plug---if you have a German van why should you have to check for reverse polarity? the Germans dont--the only possible danger(& then only if your appliance is faulty) that has been Identified is uk switched sockets as installed in uk vans--not German ones---the whole point(the tounge in cheek one)I was makin in my last post is that all these reverse polarity threads do is to confuse people with no electrical knowledge--they start altering wires & put themselves in more danger than they would be if they just left well alone & just plugged into the French campsite hookup--If their electrical gear is in good condition & suitable for camping use they will be in no danger--

OK..Update. I made up a small cable with new EHU Sockets attached and then reversed one of them. That should cover every eventuallity. I hope.