As in the old Soviet outlet to include a euro without any adapters.

  • Dec 24, 2019
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Incompatibility between present and past)
Incompatibility between present and past)

The majority of the population at home are set Soviet power outlet that is not always convenient when connecting modern appliances. EuroplugWhich is available for new appliances, It does not fit the old sockets, Which is why sometimes a lot of problems.

The most common solution that comes to mind - the use of an adapter. However, there is another way to keep the old socket and thus use the latest technology, without experiencing any difficulties. The main thing that the Soviet plug is in good condition, was not burnt and not start to crumble from within.
Universal modern outlet (left), and the outlet of the Soviet era
Universal modern outlet (left), and the outlet of the Soviet era

In the photo, which I presented above, clearly shows that the current socket has no ground and socket Soviet times (it is highlighted in red) differ only mesh size Fork. Accordingly, it is possible to try to increase the diameter of the holes in the lid old outlet.

identity outlets
identity outlets

Internal parts and old and new sockets are identical in symmetry. Only terminals are different: in the Soviet connectors are less apart, because all the old plugs have a smaller diameter. Because of the symmetry of the internal device, it is possible to solve the problem

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incompatibility European plug sockets and old Simple drilling holes.

So, let's begin...

Tool to solve this problem
Tool to solve this problem

To increase the diameter of the old holes, I recommend to use the options provided in the picture above. For example, easily it can be done drill 5mmIf you insert it in a screwdriver or a drill. also suitable screwdriver medium size, but need to use it carefully so as not to damage the plastic. If the hand does not find any of the above, you can also use knife.

Expansion openings. (We are not going easy way) :)
Expansion openings. (We are not going easy way) :)

For security reasons, the first thing remove the cover. In the process of expanding holes recommend the action immediately on both sides of the lid. Be sure to check the resulting size of the hole prepared for this new plug format, so as not to make a mistake.

And here is the result of my labors.
And here is the result of my labors.

Ultimately Europlug should easily enter the cover of Soviet power outlet and firmly hold on to the old terminal. Sometimes plug in "improved" old outlet is kept even better than new. This is understandable: before clam terminals made of high quality metal, so they firmly hold the plug.

Here there is a simple and effective way to connect euro plug into the old socket. Perhaps it will help you more than once, and will extend the serviceable life of the Soviet power outlet.

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