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Easy use 13A plug

Iderown · 2021-05-25 10:43:45

Folks - I need to replace some 13A domestic plug tops with "easy to use" variety. I have seen these years ago and they had a sturdy loop to aid insertion and removal. What are they called? Manufacturer's name? Thank you. Also posted to Electrical forum.

25-05-2021 11:43AM

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Iderown

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Folks - I need to replace some 13A domestic plug tops with "easy to use" variety. I have seen these years ago and they had a sturdy loop to aid insertion and removal.

What are they called? Manufacturer's name?

Thank you.

Also posted to Electrical forum.

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#2 25-05-2021 12:01PM

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There are some here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Assistance-Inserting-Removing-Disability-Arthritis/dp/B00T7TX872 but I don't know how satisfactory it would be to order from the UK at the moment. I have been thinking I could do with some for a few items - the iron especially.

Carestore https://www.carestore.ie/handi-plug-plug-pull.html have them but they are a ridiculous price, and there are some more on ebay.ie also expensive plus postage.

(Thanks for mentioning it, but its generally preferred if you do not post in more than one thread at a time)

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#3 25-05-2021 01:18PM

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I got these a while back from Argos, cheap and easy to fit! Pack of 4 for c 8 euro

Aidadapt

A pack of four plug mates that can easily be wrapped around a standard UK plug making it easier for you to withdraw them from a standard UK wall socket. This product is ideal for people with arthritis or other grip issues and also for plugs sited in hard to get to places

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#4 25-05-2021 01:42PM

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https://www.argos.ie/static/Product/partNumber/7539433/Trail/searchtext%3EPLUG+MATES.htm

Thanks for that, excellent solution, will call in and get some.

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There's also this kind of thing:

https://murrays.ie/product/plug-pull/

but considering they're adhesive why not just attach a large Command hook?

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#6 01-06-2021 04:48PM

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That looks good, NewHome.
I will see if I can get some locally and experiment with them.
Thank you.

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#7 06-08-2021 11:57AM

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Just to report back that the Argos plug attachments are not very durable. One we installed about 2 yrs ago tore, prob depends on how tight the plug was and how often pulled out?

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#8 06-08-2021 12:05PM

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Farnell have them
https://ie.farnell.com/pro-elec/pe01012/plug-13a-mains-easy-pull/dp/3472767?gclid=Cj0KCQjwu7OIBhCsARIsALxCUaOFbHVUZrinZY19oojZeqe_z0xEgKYbMD1pfcJqBdicX5WmzhQujSEaAqp0EALw_wcB&mckv=sh6foULqs_dc%7Cpcrid%7C470095837346%7Cplid%7C%7Ckword%7C%7Cmatch%7C%7Cslid%7C%7Cproduct%7C3472767%7Cpgrid%7C110119646053%7Cptaid%7Cpla-301351129149%7C&CMP=KNC-GIE-SHOPPING-SMEC-Whoops-Newstructure-5Sep2020-Desktop-HI&gross_price=true
They are a little industrial looking, I had some years ago that were much more finger friendly

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