Speed Controller – Mini Lathe

[Neil WyattModerator @neilwyatt]

Posted by duncan webster on 07/09/2018 19:30:47:

Posted by Martin W on 07/09/2018 09:45:54:

A much more worrying aspect about this is that it appears that the NEUTRAL line is fused instead of the live line. If the fuse was to blow it would leave all the electronics at mains, 240VAC, potential which could prove lethal.

In this state the lathe will not comply with basic standards and certainly it will not comply with european/UK regulations. I would demand a full refund and get the seller to collect the lathe. If UK based then I would also raise this with the relevant trading standards authority.

Martin

I've bought stuff form China where red was connected to neutral pin and black to live. A simple continuity checker would reveal all. I've also bought kit made in China but bought from UK which had a UK style plug but without a fuse. Trading Standards never got back to me so whether they followed it up I have no idea.

Take a look at: http://www.bs1363.org.uk/

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