Electric question

facingthefuture

Hello, my dad passed away and in his wardrobe we found a Bifinett KH 1141 grill. It was new so we were really confused as to why he hadn't used it. When we plugged it in, the electric tripped. I tried it in my own house, same again! Its a shame because it looks really useful. He probably had owned it for years, I thought his wardrobes were just full of tools he bought in Lidl and hid from mum.
Do you think if I replaced the plug it would work?
Thank you.

HappyMJ

You need to get it PAT tested. Trying to fix an electrical appliance yourself by asking on the internet isn't a particularly good idea.

If you think just changing the plug and it'll all be okay is just a little bit dangerous.

You need tools to fix this and more than just a screwdriver. The tools will cost more than the appliance.

Another one will cost you £20 from Lidl so just go get another one.

wealdroam

facingthefuture wrote: »

Hello, my dad passed away and in his wardrobe we found a Bifinett KH 1141 grill. It was new so we were really confused as to why he hadn't used it. When we plugged it in, the electric tripped. I tried it in my own house, same again! Its a shame because it looks really useful. He probably had owned it for years, I thought his wardrobes were just full of tools he bought in Lidl and hid from mum.
Do you think if I replaced the plug it would work?
Thank you.

It's unlikely.

27col

I was an electrician for over 40 years. I never came across a faulty appliance that was fixed by changing the plug. Unless that plug had been physically damaged and was obviously broken.

Le_Kirk

facingthefuture wrote: »

When we plugged it in, the electric tripped.

That's probably why it was in the wardrobe.

facingthefuture

Poor dad, he probably just hadn't the heart to dump it, it really feels like a waste but I will do so following this sound advice. Much appreciated.