Does anyone know where I can purchase replacement "euro" plugs? My local electronics store recently discontinued them and nobody else in town seems to sell them. Of course, any source will need to accept mail order, internet, or telephone orders.
Details: This is the small two-prong ungrounded male AC power plug connector used in low-power consumer electronics throughout Europe. In Germany, these are often called "Schuko" plugs.
Notice I want the plug itself, not an adapter or replacement power cord. I intend to snip off the existing plug from a cord (attached to items purchased in other countries, for example) and replace it with this plug in a semi-permanent installation. The type of electrical connection is unimportant (crimp, solder, or screw).
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2006-12-07 16:19:38 · 4 answers · asked by Dwight S 3 in Travel ➔ Germany ➔ Other - Germany
Again, I'm talking about the actual electrical connector at the end of a power cord (the part that actually plugs into the wall), not a plug adapter or power converter. This plug replaces the old plug entirely. The old plug is snipped off and this plug is attached to the power cord instead (crimped, soldered, or using screws).
Many German hardware and electrical stores sell the larger grounded plug, but none seem to sell the smaller ungrounded plug.
To eldridge52748: I'll check Four Seasons on my next visit to a military base, but I think only adapters are sold.
To Ingrid: The page you linked to shows adapters and power converters, not the actual plugs.
2006-12-08 20:28:28 · update #1
Dwight, Have the same prob with some Cologne Christmas tree lights I got a few years ago...If you figure it out let me know...I know exactly what you are talking about...Nobody understands what you are saying but I do....I have the same prob.
2006-12-08 15:29:00 · answer #1 · answered by Paris Hilton 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you have an US military ID card, or know someone that does, they sell them at the Four Seasons shop on the US bases.
They are generally really cheep. Like 50 US cents for one.
Hope that helped!
2006-12-08 10:14:25 · answer #2 · answered by eldridge52748 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Why dont´t you look in ebay-Germany, Search with "Schuko Stecker". A Lot of those dealers ship to the US.
2006-12-10 23:35:45 · answer #3 · answered by letzter_wolpertinger 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you mean like that??? I got all mine at AAA and Target Stores...
http://www.brookstone.com/shop/thumbnail.asp?world_code=4&category_code=39&cm_ven=Search&cm_cat=Google&cm_pla=Bidword&cm_ite=adapter%20plugs&gclid=COyjpe2jhIkCFQJfSgodInQNQw
2006-12-08 12:57:45 · answer #4 · answered by Sigrid 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋