I might just try it if problematic, though its in a corner where no one parks - furthest from the main entrance but gets a bit of water when it rains
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I might just try it if problematic, though its in a corner where no one parks - furthest from the main entrance but gets a bit of water when it rains
Hmmm lets go back for full context
Wood Wombat referred to generators being problematic not grid
You referred to grid not being problematic
I then said generator sites are problematic
You again said grid
When the problem is occurring at generator sites, saying grid is OK is moot.
“It’s fine to do it though on a grid-connected 5-pin socket.”
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Wood Wombat referred to generators being problematic not grid
You referred to grid not being problematic
I then said generator sites are problematic
You again said grid
When the problem is occurring at generator sites, saying grid is OK is moot.
The first statement from @WoodWombat does not make it clear that drawing 32A single phase from a grid connected 5-pin socket, even at “outback sites” is not a problem. Not all “outback sites” are off grid or diesel generator powered. A lot of people might not have known that, or not realised there is a distinction to be made. So I made a helpful clarification.
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So you have 10A power available with some parking spots exposed to weather.
I suggest you measure the distance from the furthest exposed parking spot to the 10A power point.
If the distance is 3m or less, buy this, if greater than 3m still buy it but put in a request for a custom length.
The CEEform connection between tail and the adaptor is IP67
What about buying an IP66 plug, a normal 10A cable socket and make a short extension/conversion cable?
Yes that might be the easiest. EVchargers sell these: The UMC is supposed to be IP55, but I think the blue CEE are IP44
Rental. I don’t think they’ll let me install an industrial outlet. But I can ask for a “high amp dryer outlet in my garage”
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I've seen them used underneath kitchen benchtops to power inductive hot plates or ovens
Most of the third party 32A tails seem to use the three round pin version, instead of the 3 flat pin version in your image.
Which is bizarre to me, because if you install one of the round pin sockets it can't be used for anything else, whereas the flat pin will at least accept standard 10A and 15A plugs as well (and the less common 20A flat pin)
But you might be able to convince one of those third party suppliers to put a flat pin plug on it instead
OR order one without a plug on it, and when you get the sparky to install the socket get him to put a plug on the tail at the same time.
Id suggest that the 3 pin round ones are used for several reasons, and ironically one of them is so that other people dont plug random stuff into them
But mostly id suggest its due to its industrial rating, Having a loose fitting plug/socket which is not in a stationary place (like under a stove) and subject to movement/dust/water etc is not a good thing. The mechanical security of the screw collar keeps everything nice and secure.
And id be suss about that switch mech on a 32A socket, looks like a prone failure point? I cant find that socket in Rexel, and the only pics i see are "unbranded" on ebay etc which id never touch.
I'm sure someone could make one.
Afaik the 5-pin round 32A tails are made by taking an official Tesla 32A adapter then putting a new plug on it.
But given the continuous load I think the greater pin separation of the larger round plug would be preferable.
And they also have a screw in ring which locks the plug to the socket.
You can say the AS3123 socket ("industrial") is a welder output in your garage!Rental. I don’t think they’ll let me install an industrial outlet. But I can ask for a “high amp dryer outlet in my garage”
Personally I used the AS3123 socket because the switch mechanism and the contacts to the pins are beefier, the screw collar keeps it well-mated for a good electrical connection, and the socket is somewhat sealed against moisture/salt/dust ingress when not in use.
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