Generator Problem, Help plz?

GAZ237

Ultrasonic wrote: »

Isn't that the exact opposite of what is needed?

WHY?

If you mean it says only to be used in Europe.

The OP has a European generator, this converts a European socket to English.

He don't have to take the generator back abroad to use it

Ultrasonic

GAZ237 wrote: »

WHY?

If you mean it says only to be used in Europe.

The OP has a European generator, this converts a European socket to English.

He don't have to take the generator back abroad to use it

You're completely right, I was being a muppet . I stupidly used the word plug rather than socket in my earlier post, and then confused myself about what the problem was, doh! I'll shut up now!

[Deleted User]

A simple EU socket is fitted now, it looks that way to me anyway, it's not the industrial UK type I know that much.

I'm being told by others that I must use a waterproof plug/ extension/ converter and so the above just won't do?

However I'm completely unsure again now eeekkk :-(

Strider590

GAZ237 wrote: »

This should do the job.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Europe-European-Mains-Socket-Travel-Adaptor-Plug-EU-/151097152958?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cables_Leads_Connectors&hash=item232e1795be

Not if that current rating is 7.8 amps (which is how it looks in the image).

[Deleted User]

I'm even further lost now lol. What should I do please? Thanks again.

Strider590

assj wrote: »

A simple EU socket is fitted now, it looks that way to me anyway, it's not the industrial UK type I know that much.

I'm being told by others that I must use a waterproof plug/ extension/ converter and so the above just won't do?

However I'm completely unsure again now eeekkk :-(

If you can unscrew the socket plate, you can either replace it with a UK socket OR, replace it with a piece of nonconductive material, drill a hole in the middle, buy an IP rated cable gland (as below) and hard wire (using big high current rated connector blocks) an outdoor socket to the generator.



Like I say though, hard to be exact without seeing it, but i'm 100% sure that whatever the configuration i'd have a good/safe plan. Can't really go wrong as long as you remember to use parts/cable that are rated above the maximum load.

[Deleted User]

Thank you! It's appreciated. I'm having problems finding anyone to do the work for me, I think that most do not want these small jobs as there is little money in it.

Unfortunately I don't know anybody that will do this, so I'm a bit stuck :-/

GAZ237

Ok this would be a better and safer option, as long as the generator is under cover

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Caravan-Camping-EU-Euro-European-Mains-Hook-Up-Adaptor-/290849228412?pt=UK_Campervan_Caravan_Accessories&hash=item43b7f7067c

And this with RCD trip switches.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Camping-Mains-Hook-Up-Cable-RCD-Triple-Socket-Outlets-Plug-Protected-Lead-/350844622096?pt=UK_Cables_Hookups&hash=item51aff81510

Jamie_Carter

GAZ237 wrote: »

This should do the job.


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/UK-Europe-European-Mains-Socket-Travel-Adaptor-Plug-EU-/151097152958?pt=UK_Sound_Vision_Cables_Leads_Connectors&hash=item232e1795be

That's not suitable for outdoor use.

This type would be safer: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/240V-16A-PANEL-SOCKET-amp-volt-caravan-hook-generator-228552-/221204903878?pt=UK_BOI_Electrical_Components_Supplies_ET&hash=item3380d6f7c6

Jamie_Carter

assj wrote: »

Thanks, so is the above completely safe and just the same as using a generator with a UK socket fitted, I'm used to using the industrial style blue socket and this appears some what safer just in my opinion. Thanks again

The blue socket is safer, as shown in my link in my post above.