M/home power socket to 13 amp adaptor
For years I have been putting up with a flex which is far too short on the above item. When the plug is in the extension lead socket I have to stand it on two inverted buckets and then cover it to make it high enough and waterproof. I have looked for a lead
with a longer flex without success. Has anyone seen any adaptor with a longer lead that will run under my m/home or do I have to dismantle and put on a new length of flex?
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Trying to "re-engineer" your question. Do you mean the adaptor that enables your motorhome EHU lead with blue sockets to connect to a 13 amp socket at home? This is a 13 amp domestic plug top, short lead and IEC blue connector and if your house 13 amp socket
is outdoors then I understand the problem. In which case, why not make your own lead with a waterproof 13 amp plug? Usually the socket would be in your garage or indoors.0 -
We await the OP's answer with bated breath. I assume that's exactly what he means but maybe the socket outlet is outdoors so the connector could be hanging down and sitting in a puddle. They are not waterproof only splash proof.
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I think the original poster is using a normal household 13A extension lead to go out to the motor-home, and then plugging the 12" adaptor in between that and the socket on the motor-home.
Many people I know plug the 12" adaptor lead into an indoor socket in the house/garage/shed and link it using the cable that they would use on site to reach the caravan/motor home.
Perhaps the original poster always stays off-grid and does not have a "blue plug" lead?
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Thankks for your thoughts - my motorhome is about 60 yards from the house so I have to run a long extension down there. I shall probably dismantle the adaptor and replace the short lead with a longer one rather than connect with an ordinary orange lead first
as this is a bit cumbersome along with an extension lead. Thanks.0 -
The Club will not allow one to use two standard cables joined together but what one does with one's own 90 feet is a different matter. The blue plugs and sockets are not entirely waterproof but a 13 amp plug is a lot less so!
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Indeed it would! Best long term solution.
Without getting involved in the complex regulations it is something that "a competent person" should be capable of doing. The official advice, however, is always to employ an electrician. They may seem expensive but are cheaper than an undertaker.
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Is this what you are referring to.As your post was confusing.
