Sockets

[stevewool]

Could I fit a English socket into the house that we are making over, this would save us having to bring plugs when we visit in the future, there are sockets and light fitting already fitted but are not used just yet, so I could bring some new sockets from screwfix and could I replace a few of those that are already fitted.

[Dave Hounddriver]

1 hour ago, stevewool said:

Could I fit a English socket into the house that we are making over, this would save us having to bring plugs when we visit in the future, there are sockets and light fitting already fitted but are not used just yet, so I could bring some new sockets from screwfix and could I replace a few of those that are already fitted.

I have seen Aussies do that when they build a house for themselves, but then they have to use only appliances and tools with an Aussie type plug or else find an adaptor.  I have seen Americans do that PLUS bring all their own tools and appliances and get a 110V transformer so they can live as if they never left home.  So the answer is yes.  It is mildly inconvenient for others who will may want to use the sockets for local appliances but if you are using English appliances and tools and want English sockets then you should bloody well have them!  

[stevewool]

Thanks Dave, it will be mainly just the one socket for phones and charges for my camera.

[bastonjock]

Your better off using Scottish sockets,  better quality than the English ones and ,,, and they save electricity, 

[stevewool]

1 hour ago, bastonjock said:

Your better off using Scottish sockets,  better quality than the English ones and ,,, and they save electricity, 

I wish I knew that when I was up that way, do they sell these ones in Aldi.

[Tommy T.]

You could always just fix new plugs from Philippines to fit? Or would that be too easy?

They also sell lots of plug adapters in the hardware stores here...

[Huggybearman]

The problem with fitting UK sockets is you would have to use an adapter to enable you to use local plugs.

I will be fitting a few of these ones which are widely available here in the Philippines. You can plug in just about any type of plugs you will find on appliances here, which are commonly US style two pin, US style three pin, and two pin round plugs. So you can plug in any UK plug as well.

Saves on having multiple adapters and/or extension leads trailing around the place.

[Gary D]

Both our houses plus the BIL and two SIL have UK sockets and wiring, I just cut the Phil plugs off and rewire with UK 3-pin plugs. And it stops the neighbours from borrowing and breaking your appliances.

[Tommy T.]

1 minute ago, Gary D said:

Both our houses plus the BIL and two SIL have UK sockets and wiring, I just cut the Phil plugs off and rewire with UK 3-pin plugs. And it stops the neighbours from borrowing and breaking your appliances.

Gary... Is your house open always so neighbours can just go inside to borrow your appliances? Just curious...

[Gary D]

2 minutes ago, Tommy T. said:

Gary... Is your house open always so neighbours can just go inside to borrow your appliances? Just curious...

No but the mother in law would lend things out in our absence. Everything in the Philippines is considered shered property and being the rich foreigners house it's the most likely place to find things worthwhile borrowing.