Hook up on your van

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Merlin Cat, Apr 29, 2019.

  1. IOSH would say what is the guidance and has it been complied with!
     
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  2. Nah, IOSH would refer on to NEBOSH and the van would be full of clipboards.
     
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  3. What would KIBOSH do?
     
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  4. On that we can agree!!!!!!!!
     
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  5. Merlin Cat

    Merlin Cat Moderator

    I would quite like to be able to boil a kettle in the van or put a electric heater in if it’s cold. (Ie like at Techenders)
     
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  6. 77 Westy

    77 Westy Supporter

    I’ve wired my bus with a RCD and double pole breakers (they’re standard here) and I’ve bonded the chassis/body to earth because –

    I use it in damp/wet conditions, especially in the UK.
    And it’s being plugged into an unknown supply, especially in France.

    Question – what are the implications if the site earth is not connected? Obviously the bus would no longer be earthed, despite my best efforts.
     
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  7. ...and as interesting as the debate is, what is the best/most protected, safest/most compliant way, in layman's terms, that we mere mortals can install?
     
  8. Pudelwagen

    Pudelwagen Supporter

    Noooooooh!

    After reading this thread, electricity is so dangerous that it gets grown men at each other's throats!

    You'd be much safer installing a wood burning stove.
     
  9. Or like this weekend when it's going to be freezing
     
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  10. Dazza

    Dazza Eyebrow not high brow

    Has anyone mentioned a TT spike yet ? o_O

    Portable building not importing an external earth?
     
  11. Skyelectrix

    Skyelectrix Supporter

    I’m an an NICEIC approved electrician and don’t really want to get into this argument BUT one important thing to mention. I live in Pembrokeshire and we have many campsites, a small amount of which I carry out annual inspections. Even on the best managed sites I’m amazed at how many times I have to replace faulty RCD’s in the site hook up units. So please don’t rely on the sites RCD and remember to get yours checked regularly with a competent person with the correct test equipment.

    Take care out there folks!
     
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  12. Dazza

    Dazza Eyebrow not high brow

    What’s worse on campsites is poxy 10a hook ups - waste of time especially when ( like this weekend ) I want to plug in a kettle , toaster, hot plate , heater(S) and can only use one at a time - mental note to Chuck a selection of 16a mcbs in the toolkit :):thumbsup:
     
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  14. I thought the point of going camping was going back to basics ... sounds like you need to think about going bed & breakfast ... if you search then Premier Inn do some cheap deals ;)
     
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  15. Skyelectrix

    Skyelectrix Supporter

    You would be amazed what I see when I'm on my rounds! I once saw a tent with chest freezer, electric fire, toaster, kettle and (it was a few years ago!) TV on a stand with VCR underneath!

    10a MCB'S might also be fitted to reduce the load on the fixed wiring of the camp site. Upgrading to allow everyone to fully use 16a can cost thousands. Camping has now become glamping to some. When I started my apprenticeship back in '88 static caravans were on 5A!
     
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  16. Skyelectrix

    Skyelectrix Supporter

    Holy poop! I think my parents had that oven!
     
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  17. Dazza

    Dazza Eyebrow not high brow

    Nah.. I’m cool with the basics - wife and daughter however ...
     
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  18. You'll find a nice hotel has both heating and tea and coffee-making facilities.
     
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  19. leave them at home then.
     
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  20. Hotel room kettles :eek:
     
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