EHU at hime

[Celia Vanchez]

We have two what appear to be EHU’s on our boundary wall and I wondered if I could hook up to our Coast. However this was not possible because the plug has to be screwed into the socket. The socket does say for non domestic use only.

Does anyone have a view on (a) would there be such as a connection bracket to the campers EHU and (b) whether the plug should not be used?

David

 

[flying banana]

change it for a camping socket?

 

[hirsty]

I wonder what it's supposed to be for? - never seen a socket like that before. I don't know anything about electricity so take no notice, but 5AMP seems on the low side?

Is it on the inside or outside of your boundary? - eg: does it connect to your own supply? If it's yours then you could look into swapping it for a more appropriate connection, subject to it being suitable supply etc.

 

[pchmlk]

5amp socket like that would be for garden lighting I’d imagine.

 

[Alan Andrews]

Get is tested and have the correct socket installed. Electricity (especially outdoor electricity) is not to be played with.

 

[capt kirk]

Socket says five amp so could be fed with cable undersize for a 16 amp ehu supply, needs checking by sparky. Also needs to be supplied from an rcd breaker

 

[andyinluton]

That is a proper external socket don't change it! Its IP66 rated ( thats ok to point a hose at level of waterproofing) waterproof outlet & you used to be able to get the proper Lewden plugs to use in them, those plugs have a special screw in collar making the whole thing water proof. Lewdon stopped making that type in the 1970s.

5amp is too low to be plugging the cali into its usually a lighting circuit at 5 amps.

Is the socket actually live ?- if it's intended for external lighting I would expect it to be switched somewhere.

 

[Alan Andrews]

That is a proper external socket don't change it! Its IP66 rated ( thats ok to point a hose at level of waterproofing) waterproof outlet & you used to be able to get the proper Lewden plugs to use in them, those plugs have a special screw in collar making the whole thing water proof. Lewdon stopped making that type in the 1970s.

5amp is too low to be plugging the cali into its usually a lighting circuit at 5 amps.

Is the socket actually live ?- if it's intended for external lighting I would expect it to be switched somewhere.

If the socket goes back to the 1970s then the wiring will not be to spec. Get the professionals in to replace and get something that will work with the Cali.

 

[Ch1pbutty]

Can you see the wire behind the socket, where does it terminate, what is the diameter of the wire, and what size fuse does it have.

 

[Celia Vanchez]

I wonder what it's supposed to be for? - never seen a socket like that before. I don't know anything about electricity so take no notice, but 5AMP seems on the low side?

Is it on the inside or outside of your boundary? - eg: does it connect to your own supply? If it's yours then you could look into swapping it for a more appropriate connection, subject to it being suitable supply etc.

It’s on the outside of our garden wall and our neighbour has same but has no idea on it. There is the name of the manufacturer so I’ve emailed them in hope they may be able to provide some information

 

[Celia Vanchez]

Can you see the wire behind the socket, where does it terminate, what is the diameter of the wire, and what size fuse does it have.

Sadly I can’t give you any answers and I can’t see anything the other side of the wall

 

[Celia Vanchez]

If the socket goes back to the 1970s then the wiring will not be to spec. Get the professionals in to replace and get something that will work with the Cali.

Thank you. I’ll raise the point with my electrian the next time I need to call him out

 

[Celia Vanchez]

That is a proper external socket don't change it! Its IP66 rated ( thats ok to point a hose at level of waterproofing) waterproof outlet & you used to be able to get the proper Lewden plugs to use in them, those plugs have a special screw in collar making the whole thing water proof. Lewdon stopped making that type in the 1970s.

5amp is too low to be plugging the cali into its usually a lighting circuit at 5 amps.

Is the socket actually live ?- if it's intended for external lighting I would expect it to be switched somewhere.

Thank you for your very insightful reply which is appreciated

 

[larrylamb]

It’s on the outside of our garden wall and our neighbour has same but has no idea on it. There is the name of the manufacturer so I’ve emailed them in hope they may be able to provide some information

The manufacturer cannot help with that. The circuit needs to be traced and upgraded probably to a 16a circuit with rcd protection. Socket needs to be changed for a 16a commando/hookup socket or weatherproof 13a socket. If you are not sure what you have then you definitely need an electrician to sort this, test it and certify their work.

 

[andyinluton]

If it’s in the outside of your wall Is possible that it’s not actually yours? Could it be part of an old street lighting system?

Have you tested to see if it is actually live?

 

[Kev56]

As has been said, get it tested and replaced if you need to.

 

[Celia Vanchez]

The manufacturer cannot help with that. The circuit needs to be traced and upgraded probably to a 16a circuit with rcd protection. Socket needs to be changed for a 16a commando/hookup socket or weatherproof 13a socket. If you are not sure what you have then you definitely need an electrician to sort this, test it and certify their work.

Thank you for the information you have been most helpful