DIGIT-ARC read-only archive · snapshot: July 23, 2026

DIGIT-ARC / Hardware / Hardware Q&A

How to adjust 15 Amp plug in 5 Amp switch

4 posts · originally from https://geek.digit.in/community/threads/how-to-adjust-15-amp-plug-in-5-amp-switch.150252/

R
rkumbhar Original post #1
Dec 20, 2011 at 7:15 PM
Hello,
I stay in India and got XBOX 360 few days back.
We have a 5 amp power supply in front of TV.
Check the image:
*i44.tinypic.com/vru3qw.jpg

But the power supply plug is big ... Its a 16Amp plug.. check the img. Also check the power ratings of XBOX.
*i39.tinypic.com/2ytz6u8.jpg
*i42.tinypic.com/141v1ci.jpg
So how to adjust this 15Amp plug in the 5 Amp plug ..
I tried getting the 15 Amp Spike guard. but again its plug is big as 15amp plug.. Is there any kind of converter?

Kindly let me know the solution .

Regards,

Rahul Kumbhar
aswin1
aswin1 #2
Dec 20, 2011 at 8:36 PM
Cant use this 5amp socket for a 16 amp plug or your circuit will blow.
H
hotshot05 #3
Dec 20, 2011 at 9:37 PM
You cannot plug it into a normal plug. The fuse or MCB will trip.
T
Tech&ME #4
Dec 21, 2011 at 10:27 AM
If you want to use this particular Wall Socket to power your xbox then it is not recommended.

What you can do is :

Option 1.: Ask an electrician to change the Socket to 16Amps.

Option 2.: Purchase a extension box of high quality with 16Amps Socket or you can also ask the electrician to make a extension box (wodden) with 16Amps SS Combine Socket and a 16 Amps TOP.

Option 3.: Use some other Wall Socket in your house which has 16Amps Socket.

Note : I will recommend you to go with the first option. Basically in a home (domestic line), all the power is distributed from a single PHASE only, hence, if you change the Socket, you will get the necessary power to run your xbox and the socket will not FRY.