Replacing Moulded Plug on Vacuum Cleaner

[flameport]

Or that an old appliance cord might be red/black/green.

Such a thing would be over 45 years old, and would require a new cord.

 

[PBC_1966]

Or that an old appliance cord might be red/black/green.

Such a thing would be over 45 years old, and would require a new cord.

Not necessarily - I have plenty of equipment well over 45 years old still on its original, and perfectly serviceable, cord.

 

[eveares]

Also suggested that the fuse was there to protect the appliance - which it isn't.

Fuses in plugs can sometimes protect the appliance, but your right they are primarily designed to protect the cable feeding the appliance.

 

[witchqueenalex]

Thank you all so much for your advice and comments, especially the Hot Dog one! The vacuum cleaner is now up and running having been fitted with new plug; I needed to strip back the plastic covering on the flex to allow enough exposure of the separate wires. Have even fitted the correct fuse! Thanks again everyone...