UK generator plug

[Livewire]

Someone in the UK is ebaying a generator with a 110v output rather than
the UK standard of 240V.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Brand-New-Generator-115VAC-50Hz-720W-
Output_W0QQitemZ7547611262QQcategoryZ46412QQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem


The generator has a standard domestic plug socket as used for 230v
supplies (ie normal house-wiring plugs).

Does anyone know if this is legal? I'm thinking that someone might fix a
plug onto a 110v a piece of equipment for the generator, then forget and
later try accidentally plugging it into the 240v mains.

 

[Jb]

Usually they are dual voltage, 110/230. There should be a voltage change
switch that makes the 230v socket dead when switched to 110