Generator 240v plug

[GTIR]

Hi all, can the PH massive help me with this plug on my 2.3kva generator.

I cannot seem to find a plug to fit, the only 240v ones I can find are the three pin type.
It has an earth point to the right, you can just see it in the pic, but only two pin holes?

[xllifts]

GTIR said:

Hi all, can the PH massive help me with this plug on my 2.3kva generator.

I cannot seem to find a plug to fit, the only 240v ones I can find are the three pin type.
It has an earth point to the right, you can just see it in the pic, but only two pin holes?

That becuase its a french type socket
you can buy the plugs at any french hypermarket
HTH
Dave

[mechsympathy]

xllifts said:

That becuase its a french type socket
you can buy the plugs at any french hypermarket
HTH
Dave

It's probably worth trying a caravan shop.

[IanParker]

Think it's a European socket on that.

[Slikk]

Connect the wires to a pair of scissors and put the pointy ends in the holes.


This is not to be taken seriously. It is an attempt at light hearted banter. If you consider the above to be an option, please step away from the generator and leave it well alone.

[V8mate]

GTIR said:

Hi all, can the PH massive help me with this bargain I picked up on eBay.

It went for an absolute song; couldn't believe how cheap I go it. Just can't seem to find a plug to fit

EFA

[GTIR]

V8mate said:

GTIR said:

Hi all, can the PH massive help me with this bargain I picked up on eBay.

It went for an absolute song; couldn't believe how cheap I go it. Just can't seem to find a plug to fit

EFA

[elster]

ebay link

Summat like this.

[hugoagogo]

it would work with most french things, but it's not really just a french one, cos they often have a pin poking out, and a matching female bit in the plug

i'd call it a german one, but usually in practice, plugs fit both

edit: if you want me to post you one over, gis a pm

just a bare plug that you could wire to an extension lead would only be 1 euro or less

edit again: the earth is the bit going 90° to the two pins

Edited by hugoagogo on Tuesday 14th October 16:22

[GTIR]

elster said:

ebay link

Summat like this.

You are a legend sir.

[jag guru]

I would be inclined to replace the whole socket, for the UK 3pin
type........Try Screwfix " MK industrial commando ( seriously ) socket
K9233 32A -240V-BLU " £8.49 inc VAT. That would allow you to use the
corresponding 3 pin plug.
Not too involved to change this over, if you're reasonably hands on.

[cjs]

It is not French. It is a Shucko, mainly used in Germany and some other European countries. The French version has an earth pin.


http://cpc.farnell.com/CN06990/electrical-lighting...

Edited by cjs on Tuesday 14th October 18:26

[cjs]

jag guru said:

I would be inclined to replace the whole socket, for the UK 3pin
type........Try Screwfix " MK industrial commando ( seriously ) socket
K9233 32A -240V-BLU " £8.49 inc VAT. That would allow you to use the
corresponding 3 pin plug.
Not too involved to change this over, if you're reasonably hands on.

A 32 amp socket would allow overload to the generator, its only 2.3kv which is about 10 amps.

[SVT Rick]

Just wire a trailing lead into the top box off the back of the offending socket with a rubber 13amp socket on the end or replace it with a 16a Lewden / Commando type socket.

Take yer 15 mins tops

[Ganglandboss]

cjs said:

jag guru said:

I would be inclined to replace the whole socket, for the UK 3pin
type........Try Screwfix " MK industrial commando ( seriously ) socket
K9233 32A -240V-BLU " £8.49 inc VAT. That would allow you to use the
corresponding 3 pin plug.
Not too involved to change this over, if you're reasonably hands on.

A 32 amp socket would allow overload to the generator, its only 2.3kv which is about 10 amps.

No it wouldn't, the load you connect to it would. Although a 16A socket would be more appropriate, the generator is potected by a circuit breaker to prevent overload.

[MonkeyHanger]

Ganglandboss said:

No it wouldn't, the load you connect to it would. Although a 16A socket would be more appropriate, the generator is potected by a circuit breaker to prevent overload.

And there i was trying to come up with a polite way of pointing out the error in his post

[jag guru]

Ganglandboss said:

cjs said:

jag guru said:

I would be inclined to replace the whole socket, for the UK 3pin
type........Try Screwfix " MK industrial commando ( seriously ) socket
K9233 32A -240V-BLU " £8.49 inc VAT. That would allow you to use the
corresponding 3 pin plug.
Not too involved to change this over, if you're reasonably hands on.

A 32 amp socket would allow overload to the generator, its only 2.3kv which is about 10 amps.

No it wouldn't, the load you connect to it would. Although a 16A socket would be more appropriate, the generator is potected by a circuit breaker to prevent overload.

Er.......believe it or not, I'm an electrical engineer. 32A is THE MAX CURRENT the socket is capable of
handling, not what the generator can supply.
So, OK use a 16A as Ganglandboss suggested. I listed this one as it was
the first IP44 240V socket I came to.

Yes, you are quite correct CJS, the max gen O/P is 10A ( I=P/V )
I humbly apologise for the ambiguous post !

Edited by jag guru on Wednesday 15th October 01:18

[jag guru]

K9201 16A/240V SOCKET. £5.49.Cat No 40962.
K9001 16A/240V PLUG . £2.59.Cat No 97317.

From Screwfix.

Both cheaper than the 32A equivalents ! And the cheapest I
can find...........unless someone know better !

[Ganglandboss]

To add to what myself and jag guru have said, the rating of any accessory or cable must be equal to or greater than the rating of the protective device, not the other way round.

[jag guru]

Ganglandboss said:

To add to what myself and jag guru have said, the rating of any accessory or cable must be equal to or greater than the rating of the protective device, not the other way round.

Ganglandboss is 100 % correct, as always.....Cheers Dave.

Edited by jag guru on Wednesday 15th October 03:12