Weatherproof 32A plug?

[RF Lighting]

Hello all.

I'm after some help with my latest little project.

I have a changeover switch to install to a property.

The mains supply side is not a problem. I will just pull the feed back into the changeover switch, and connect this back to the CU.

Now the generator input is a little more arkward.

The connection needs to be located outside, and the supply from the generator will be 32A (max).

I was thinking a nice surface mount commando plug, but I have only seen these rated upto 16A

Any ideas anyone?

 

[333rocky333]

Have you tried Gewiss.
We see 32 and 63 ones on back of refridge trailers (usually 5pin), but I would have thought they done 3 pin.


http://help.tradingdepot.co.uk/electrical/gewiss/gewiss-ip44-plug-connectors.pdf

 

[plugwash]

the MK commando line has inlets that will cover what you need no problem as i'm sure do other brandsof CEEFORM. They don't seem to be very common though so you'll probbablly have to order your inlets from MK.

 

[tim west]

Or try here RF

http://www.csecables.com/entertainment/external-sockets-plugs.asp

 

[RF Lighting]

Thanks chaps

 

[comms]

http://help.tradingdepot.co.uk/electrical/mk/COMMANDO_prod.pdf
Page 189

 

[securespark]

K9762 BLU + K9054 BLU do the trick?

 

[ricicle]

I have just fitted a 63A SP one for the generator set-up I have just wired

 

[Click-Sure]

Grandad swore by a regular plug, wrapped in a sainsburys bag and rammed into a margarine tub.

 

[Taylortwocities]

Don't forget he used a rusty nail to replace the fuse.

 

[securespark]

And wired it in orange two-core flex without an rcd.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

K9762 BLU + K9054 BLU do the trick?

Don't you think that might be a tad dangerous?

Methinks K9156BLU + K9785BLU would be better...

Or if splashproof will do, then K9133BLU + K9733BLU.

RF - where are you going to put the N-E link - in the cable, or in the inlet so that the cable can also do duty as a general purpose extension lead?

Are you putting the earth through the C/O switch too, or will you have the local spike and the supply earth connected when the generator is in use?

 

[maltaron]

32 amp CEEFORM appliance inlet. CEF usually stock these.

 

[RF Lighting]

RF - where are you going to put the N-E link - in the cable, or in the inlet so that the cable can also do duty as a general purpose extension lead?

Are you putting the earth through the C/O switch too, or will you have the local spike and the supply earth connected when the generator is in use?

The gen set is permanantly installed on site, and staked down at the gen set. It was installed by generator men.

The generator is to supply 3 phase to the workshop as it worked out cheaper than having the DNO install it.

The plan is to take an extention from one of the 32A TP sockets into the workshop to supply the change over switch.

I was intending to common the generator earth and the suppliers earth. Is this not a good idea?

Switching an earth just seems a bit wrong to me.

 

[ricicle]

Yes, bond genny frame earth to suppliers earth and rod down (with N bonded to E as near as practicable to gen) You will have to ensure disconnection times are met when on gen. operation.