Hook up .
I am going to fit an exterior socket outside my house , so I can hook up my motorhome when I need too .
Question .. I am fitting a household plug onto the hook up , question is do I need a socket with an R CD breaker ?
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my waterproof outside socket (in a box) has an RCD...my hook up cable also has an adaptor to convert to a std 13 amp plug...
im guessing most have this sort of set up?
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by changing the plug, does this mean you will only be able to use that particular cable at home?
the adapter is useful as it converts the EHU cable to flat pin witnout changing the cable which is used on site...
similarly, a continental adapter makes use of the same cable when we require a two pin connection.
wont you need another EHU cable for site use, or do you have a spare?
i also have a second EHU cable (1 long and 1 shorter one) but can make extra use of this iif the bollard is a long way from the van. even joining them of reqd.
by changing the plug to a flat pin one (rather than using an adaptor) have you lost some versatility?
just a thought...
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I have a dedicated cable for home use even though I use an adaptor. It works for me as I have 2 spares in addition. My EH lead though is powered from within the garage and is clipped in place up to the point that it exits. I do have two power outlets that I choose not to use on either end of our bungalow. If I used one of these I would still use a dedicated cable as I would use a relatively short cable to the caravan. It all depends on location of caravan and other factors.
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yes, I have two cables, but don't regard one as 'dedicated for home' as it's very rarely used there.....SP takes care of all charging...
the point was that my two can both be used when pitching should this be the case.....an altered cable wouldn't.
as I sometimes use two (together) and when only one is required I chose the most appropriate length one...versatility.
if I also wanted a dedictated one at home, I'd need three....
perhaps, like you, Harry is made of EHU cables
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Yes,an RCD is essential. You may want to read my thread on this subject in Caravan and Motorhome Chat (probably not!).
I have an old hook-up lead that is permanently clipped around the wall in the garage and fed from a 13 amp plug with RCD. I only plug in occasionally to charge the battery in the motorhome (although I have a solar panel so not really needed) or cool the fridge if going away. The cable goes easily under the garage door and when not in use the excess is coiled over some hooks to keep it tidy.
For interest, the regulations for caravan sites state that the bollard must be within 20 m of the pitch, hence the 25 m standard hook-up cable.
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For interest, the regulations for caravan sites state that the bollard must be within 20 m of the pitch, hence the 25 m standard hook-up cable.
Is that just for 'over here' or Europe in general? I ask because I've used a bollard 'over there' that was in effect just an extension lead from another bollard. 😉
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It's easy to just fit a "proper" connector, we have ours adjacent to an outdoor socket in the front of the house, the main house fuse box has an RCD incorporated.......
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That’s the IET Wiring Regulations BS7671. Not sure that it is aligned with European EN standards although they were trying to many years ago when I was involved. I agree there are some dodgy set-ups over there.
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