240v consumer wiring/info thread.

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by rickyrooo1, Feb 6, 2016.

  1. Dazza

    Dazza Eyebrow not high brow

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    Just TT it ;)
     
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  2. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    i've asked the guy on ebay who matty linked if he has a 6a type b i've looked on cef as well and i can't see any - but in fairness i'm not 100% sure i'm doing it right.
     
  3. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    surely matty already linked me some? the 10 and 16 look ok but the 6 is type c.
     
  4. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    i'm seriously thinking getting a specific camper one may be cheaper? and just binning mine off?
     
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  5. What sink an arth rod everybtime you camp. Yep, thats gonna work. The earth rod is, or should be at the distribution point.
     
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  6. I think Friends of the Arth sell them ;)...
     
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  7. Sorry, i meant arse!
     
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  8. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

  9. matty

    matty Supporter

    type c delays the tripping a bit, they are used on motors and banks of fluorescent lighting as the start up current can be high

    a local wholesaler should be able to order you a 6amp one if the ebay seller cant

    i am pretty sure the extreamvan one is 2 pole

    most motorhomes come with proper distribution systems but they are a bit over the top for our vans, the market for a small system for our type of vans is very limited so most seam to just fit whats easily available
     
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  11. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    cheers, i was trying to get 3 breakers in and most of the camper ones have 2 but it isn't a big issue. cheers.
     
  12. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

  13. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    @Dicky suggested I could use an RCBO. I have a socket and the charger both wired into it. Nowt else in my box.
     
  14. Dazza

    Dazza Eyebrow not high brow

    Only after receiving a drawing highlighting known underground services and issuing a detailed set of Rams ..of course
     
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  15. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    another e bay reply, this time me asking if type c should be in a camper box

    I am a electrical engineer of 37 years and you can use type C breakers as long as you have a main
    RCD protection in the source of the supply and the cable runs in campervan are shorter than in a
    house a type C would be ok to use as the tripping Zs of the cable would be very low resistance
    and would balance a Type B disconnection time.
     
  16. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

    i don't know what that is but it's all very interesting
     
  17. matty

    matty Supporter

    It get worse if you look at the plug it has no BS number no CE mark but does have 125v 15amp marked on it and he works in the industry
    http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/VW-Early-Bay-T2-Westfalia-RV-US-Power-Hook-Up-Lead-/141883437700?
     
  18. Dont know. Id have to look that up!
     
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  20. rickyrooo1

    rickyrooo1 Hanging round like a bad smell

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