Install a US wall socket in Australia

[Weka]

9 hours ago, Hytram said:

 

 

well, they gave you a bum steer, but hey, I didn't know you could until I went looking after you originally posted, before that I would have stayed clear as well.

 

FYI Socket outlet = powerpoint

 

As I replied to this thread on the 13/04/22

 

from 
AS/NZS 3000:2018 
Electrical installations
“Wiring Rules”

 

4.4.1.1.2 Socket-outlets—Alternative pin configurations

Socket-outlets with alternative pin configurations, e.g. UK, French, German
and USA types, shall only be used under the following conditions:

 

(a) The socket-outlet shall be of the single set of apertures with an
earthing contact and comply with the national Standard of the country,
as shown in IEC/TR 60083. Single set of pin apertures of socket-outlets
that accept multiple pin configurations shall not be used.
Exception: Shaver socket-outlets complying with AS/NZS 3194.

 

(b) The installation of the socket-outlet shall comply with Clause 4.4.4. **MH- see bottom of post

 

(c) The socket-outlet shall be rated at the voltage of the electrical
installation, unless supplied at a lower voltage, in which case it may be
rated at that lower voltage.

 

(d) Socket-outlets with alternative pin configurations normally supplying a
voltage less than that of the electrical installation shall be supplied at
that lower voltage.

 

(e) The socket-outlet shall have been tested to the equivalent of the
requirements of the Standards listed in Clause 4.4.1.1.1, Items (a), (b),
(c) and (d) above.

 

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It's also worth noting that under this new clause of the standard there are additional provisions specific to New Zealand that only allow the above socket types to be used in two particular commercial applications. Use in domestic installations is still prohibited!

 

 

[rzy6cn]

4 hours ago, Monkeyboi said:

 

IMHO the only "joke" in this entire thread is illustrated in the picture below which I believe is a picture of your actual installation, presumably done by your good self?

 

 

 

It was my previous setting because I didn't have a proper cable on hand.

 

No one can replace or change a wall plug of a Stealth Dream Power Cord to make it look authentic and perform properly, not even by Stealth itself.

 

I have already swapped to another power cable with Furutech FI-50 AU and used it on the receptacle.

 

And, I don't know if you're not getting the point or you're just not reading what I am saying.

 

Even if I am using a Furutech FI-50AU, the receptacle is still a low-quality one.

 

Yes, it is tested and qualified, and compliant with local regulations. So what? It is still far inferior to any US standard audio-grade receptacle.

 

As an Australian customer, you can't even get a similar product that is compliant with local standards.

 

What a shame.

Edited July 11, 2022 by rzy6cn

[Guest]

Moral of the story, not a good idea, and to my understanding, not legal to do so in Australia.

I don't believe the thread will serve any further purpose other than trigger those in agreement with my previous sentence, and in turn, arguments from the other side of the fence wall socket. StereoNET should not be used for electrical advice - each state has a government body that should be the only source of electrical advice. Or at very least, a qualified electrician, but even then you are only relying on their knowledge (or memory) of the laws.