Rowenta fan UK plug
Updated: 21 October 2026
The connector line says Type E, or C13/C14, and the socket in your wall is the British three-pin. That lead is not ready until the photographs show a BS 1363 plug, or you fit a fused conversion plug and the fuse matches the appliance. This page stays on that point for the VU4410, the VU6210, and the VU6220. Speeds and rankings are on the [Rowenta fan comparison](/hub/cooling/rowenta-fan). Peter F. used the amazon.co.uk connector lines and the UK socket rule. The leads were not inspected. A qualifying purchase can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
The connector line says Type E, or C13/C14, and the socket in your wall is the British three-pin.
The connector line says Type E, or C13/C14, and the socket in your wall is the British three-pin. That lead is not ready until the photographs show a BS 1363 plug, or you fit a fused conversion plug and the fuse matches the appliance. This page stays on that point for the VU4410, the VU6210, and the VU6220. Speeds and rankings are on the Rowenta fan comparison. Peter F. used the amazon.co.uk connector lines and the UK socket rule. The leads were not inspected. A qualifying purchase can earn a commission at no extra cost to you.
Our top picks
| Badge | Product | Connector | UK plug | Power | Note | Price | Offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best overall |  Rowenta Rowenta Eole Compact VU6210 | C13/C14 | Not stated as BS 1363 | 30 W | 8.4 | about £104.46 | View offer |
| Best value |  Rowenta Rowenta Essential + VU4410 | Type E | No (Type E) | 39 W | 8.0 | about £89.09 | View offer |
 Rowenta Rowenta Eole Compact VU6220 | Not stated | Not stated | 17 W | 7.8 | about £126.20 | View offer |
On this page
What a UK socket accepts
A UK socket takes a Type G plug: the fused rectangular three-pin plug. The IEC lists the United Kingdom at 230 V and 50 Hz. The plug is BS 1363 and the fuse is BS 1362. Electrical Safety First says an electric fan needs a UK three-pin plug with a fuse. Great Britain and Northern Ireland both use that plug. Three rectangular pins and a fuse carrier in the photograph are the plug the socket was built for. Two round pins, or a lead with no fused UK plug in frame, are a different system. The voltage on the label does not change the pins.
Type E and C13 are not that plug
On 20 October 2026 the VU4410 connector was Type E. It will not seat in a BS 1363 socket, and the box lists a cord. The listing was also unavailable. The VU6210 specification says C13/C14. One review mentions a British socket, and the specification does not, so that review is not proof of the unit you receive. The VU6220 lists 220 V and states no connector. If the photographs never show the plug, do not guess. Watts of 17 W, 30 W, or 39 W do not change the pin shape. Which model suits the seat is on the best Rowenta fan page.
Conversion plug, not a travel adaptor
Regulation 35 says domestic equipment for a BS 1363 socket in Great Britain needs a correctly fitted UK plug, or a non-UK plug with a compatible conversion plug and a BS 1362 fuse. Northern Ireland has a parallel text. Electrical Safety First separates that conversion plug from a travel adaptor. A UK travel adaptor has to meet BS 8546 and is for temporary travel, not a whole summer on the socket. An unfused two-pin adapter does not meet regulation 35. This page does not tell you how to wire a plug. If the cable is damaged, use a competent person. Rowenta UK is 0345 602 1454 in guarantee, then Staffords Ltd in Liverpool. Overnight use is on how to use a Rowenta fan.
If the photo does not show the plug
If the photographs never show the plug, a voltage figure will not fill the gap. The VU6210 line still says C13/C14. The VU4410 line still says Type E. The VU6220 line is silent. A 220 V marking is the listing’s voltage field. The IEC’s UK entry remains 230 V, 50 Hz, Type G. In August 2026 a GOV.UK report rejected a different floor fan because a live pin failed BS 1363 dimensions. That case is not these three ASINs. Ask the seller for a photograph, or buy a listing that shows a fused BS 1363 plug. Until then, leave it unplugged.
Common questions
What plug does a UK socket need?
A UK socket needs a Type G plug to BS 1363, with a BS 1362 fuse. The IEC lists the United Kingdom at 230 V, 50 Hz. Great Britain and Northern Ireland both use it. Electrical Safety First says an electric fan should have a fused UK three-pin plug. Two round pins, or a lead with no fused UK plug in the photographs, are a different system.
The VU4410 says Type E. Can I use a cheap European adapter?
No. Type E on the VU4410 listing is not a BS 1363 plug, and a cheap unfused European adapter does not meet regulation 35. The route for a non-UK plug is a compatible conversion plug with a BS 1362 fuse, or a correctly fitted UK plug. A travel adaptor is for temporary travel. If you cannot fit that safely, use a competent person.
The VU6210 says C13/C14. Is that a UK plug?
Not on the specification line. C13/C14 does not state a BS 1363 plug. One review mentions a British socket, and the spec does not confirm it. If the photographs do not show three rectangular pins and a fuse, treat the listing as unresolved. The timer and the sweep do not change the connector.
What is a conversion plug, as opposed to a travel adaptor?
A conversion plug, in Electrical Safety First’s terms, is the fused adaptor for an appliance that did not arrive with a UK plug. A travel adaptor meets BS 8546 and is for temporary travel, not for leaving a non-UK fan on a British socket. Regulation 35 asks for a compatible conversion plug and a BS 1362 fuse. An unfused holiday adapter is the one to leave in the drawer.
Does Northern Ireland use a different plug?
No. Northern Ireland follows the same BS 1363 requirement in the Northern Ireland text of regulation 35. The socket in a Belfast flat is the same three-pin question as a socket in Manchester. The Republic of Ireland is outside this page. Type E is still the wrong pin shape in Northern Ireland, and a C13 line with no fused UK plug in the photographs is still unresolved.
Who should fit a new plug if the lead arrives without a BS 1363 plug?
Someone competent to do it safely, or Rowenta’s UK path: 0345 602 1454 in guarantee, then Staffords Ltd in Liverpool. This page does not describe how to wire a plug. If the cable is damaged, the housing has been wet, or you are not confident with a fused conversion, stop. Do not run it overnight on a travel adaptor while you decide.
Related pages
Sources
Public UK sources named below. amazon.co.uk prices, stars and review counts on these listings were read on 19 October 2026. Page updated 20 October 2026.
- Rowenta UK fan index (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Rowenta UK, VU6210F (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Rowenta UK repairs (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Groupe SEB, reparability (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Electrical Equipment (Safety) Regulations 2016, regulation (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- Electrical Safety First, electric fans (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- GOV.UK, Beat the heat (retrieved 2026-10-20)
- IEC, world plugs (retrieved 2026-10-20)