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| Tue 12 Oct 10, 1:53 PM silver_lotus UK(CB), 3 yrs   |
At a recent munch the dangers of using Hitachi Magic Wands were seriously discussed as 'liable to catch fire and cause serious burns' Apparently they have been sold without the CE label, the mark that confirms their suitability for use in the EU / UK. The reason seems to be that they are designed for use in Japan and the USA, where the voltage is 110, but also the frequency is 60Hz. The transformers that have been provided with them may change the voltage up to 230, but apparently do not alter the frequency correctly, so they overheat and can catch fire or cause burns. Does anyone know better, or should we all take note and watch out? 'To Oblivion, and beyond!' | |
| 12 Oct 10, 1:58 PM spirifer UK, 6 yrs |
You're all going to die! Ah semen. What is it about that ridiculous white secretion that pulls down the corners of an Englishman's mouth? | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:03 PM sarah_berry UK(N), 4 yrs |
Well I wouldn't use one in the bath | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:04 PM babycakes UK(SA), 6 yrs |
What a way to go!!
Have you ever looked fear in the face
And said I just don't care | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:08 PM LadyEmmaCavendish UK(N), 8 yrs |
My transformer gets hot and therefore I do not leave it plugged in. Having said that I don't need to use it for long. In my opinion the only reason hitachi wands are dangerous is because they are so addictive. Lady Emma | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:11 PM Kobal1 UK(CM), 2 yrs £   |
was any electrical device dangerous before the CE mark came in? does having this mark make it safe? personally iv been using 240v to 100v transformers for years even before that CE mark crap came out.. never had a problem before It's the submissives that show to others what type of Dom owns them.. | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:26 PM River_Deep UK, 6 yrs |
Too right they are dangerous. If I had a lower level of self preservation I would have wanked myself to death by now! On a note akin to the other replies, I do unplug mine as the black box, if that is the transformer, does get a little warm. Never had it on long enough to find out if it gets hot! It is not what you say or do but the way you say or do it | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:29 PM Tinsel_Seeker 2 yrs |
You small sneaky and timid little creature
Oh, what palpitations are contained within your bosom
etc. I used one recently and caused my to develop 'serious Burns' Friendship is like pishing your pants, everyone can see it, but only you can feel the true warmth.' | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:37 PM Qwoins_calamity UK(S), 3 yrs |
i got really nasty friction blisters on me foo foo .
wouldnt swap it for a thousand pound though  Good girls blush during naughty scenes in the movies. Bad girls smile because they know they can do better. | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:38 PM Asshole_Magnet UK(EX), 22 mths |
Rubbish. Either a device has a synchronous AC motor or it doesn't (eg async motor) If it has a sync motor then running a 50Hz motor off 60Hz supply, or running a 60Hz motor off a 50Hz supply, means a significant proportion of the power absorbed is converted directly into heat within the motor, leading to premature and possibly spectacular*** motor death... it also means excess (above rated) power is also drawn as the motor tries to run at an impossible sync speed. FYI a transformer will transform voltage, not frequency (Hz). The only practical solution is to buy (from USA or China for use in the USA) and DC/AC inverter rated for 110-120 VAC @ 60Hz output and 12 VDC input, and run it off a car battery. *** spectacular can mean any / all of smoke, flames, and electrical shorts to the rotor / stator / any metallic / conductive materials. For devices also connected to a transformer it means higher than rated loads while the motor runs, and then possible spectacular transformer failure when the motor dies, depending on the manner of motor failure. A RCD may be enough to save your life, nothing will save the motor in question, it is just a question of time. | |
| 12 Oct 10, 2:41 PM bohnanza UK(FK), 12 yrs |
Yes or else there wouldn't be a CE mark. Safety regulations are like warning road traffic signs, they come about because someone gets hurt. Why don't cash machines have a Gamble button? |
