Power Bright PB-12 US to UK 3-Prong Travel Outlet Plug Adapter
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Tools and Hardware Reviews of Power Bright PB-12 US to UK 3-Prong Travel Outlet Plug Adapter
Customer Review: Not safe
Summary: 1 Stars
I just bought one of these in the hope that it might be better than some of the reviews said but I was disappointed. The picture is not accurate as it has a combo US blade and Euro pin recepticle.
The main problem with this is that the US blade prongs do not fit tightly and easily fall out. Because they are so loose they do not make good electrical contact and can easily overheat and burn out.
I took it apart to see if it just needed adjustment and the spring contacts are for a pin prong not a blade. It you are using a euro pin plug it might work but it will not grip and hold a US flat blade.
Even if you use a 3 prong grounded plug in it to stabilize it the blades will not connect securely and will make a partial high resistance connection which can result in it melting and causing a fire.
Do not buy!
Customer Review: Not worth it
Summary: 1 Stars
I ordered this product because I needed a polarized UK plug adapter. I was charged 7.25 for shipping but the plugs only cost 1.85 to ship to me, which is a total ripoff. Even worse, when I attempted to plug anything into the adapters it fell right out! Nothing will stay plugged into them, so they aren't even usable. They are not the plugs pictured here, they are much cheaper and don't work. Don't bother buying these adapters.Customer Review: Only So-So
Summary: 3 Stars
This is an ok product, but if I was to purchase another I would look for a better one.Customer Review: Plug Adapter
Summary: 5 Stars
I went to Ireland and these worked perfectly! My friend forgot to bring one so he loaned one of ours. I would suggest buying an extra, just in case you forget one behind as well.Customer Review: Power Plug Adapter for Ireland & UK
Summary: 5 Stars
We used 2 of these on our recent trip to Ireland and were extremely happy with the under four dollar price from Amazon and the free shipping with Amazon Prime. We purchased a Samsonite version which also worked well but was bigger/bulkier and much more expensive. Our friends didn't have a grounded adapter and some of their items wouldn't charge until they used one of our grounded adapters. Some have plastic ground/earth plugs and don't seem to work with all gadgets.
If you are going to Ireland or the UK I'd strongly recommend picking up a few of these adapters.