Hello everyone.
We have just had our new caravan delivered and are busy buying all the extras.
A few friends have told me that it's easy to grind down the 15amp caravan plug so it fits into a house socket (although I understand it's illegal)
Is it possible to buy a converter so that I can charge the fridge etc. from my house the day before we leave on a trip?
I guess I need a converter from 10amp to 15amp. Is that correct? And does anyone know where I can buy one.
Thanks in advance.
Richard
G'day
I bought one from Jaycar. Around $80 I think. I have also seen the Ampfibian converters at Bunnings.
The Belmont Bear said
05:52 AM Jul 10, 2017
My son is a licensed electrician so he installed a 15amp power outlet on the panel inside my meter box now I can run a 15amp lead to the van without any problems.
kezngaz said
06:28 AM Jul 10, 2017
We bought a 15amp socket and modified an ols extention lead.
Only 6inchs long. Keep it in the van just incase.
Cost us around 4 bucks.
Hope this helps.
Kezngaz.
Jaahn said
08:56 AM Jul 10, 2017
kezngaz wrote:
We bought a 15amp socket and modified an ols extention lead. Only 6inchs long. Keep it in the van just incase. Cost us around 4 bucks. Hope this helps. Kezngaz.
Hmmm
I have got my popcorn and set up the easy chair. Waiting for the technical forum monitors to start with the lectures.
Jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 10th of July 2017 08:56:47 AM
Tony Bev said
11:57 AM Jul 10, 2017
I am not an Electrician so will not comment about right or wrong, but I for one did appreciate it, when the Electricians spoke up
You can buy an Ampibian as in the picture below from Bunnings in WA for $75
Note that the one in the picture is not waterproof
None of my outdoor house 10 Amp power points are exposed to any rain
You can buy a waterproof one, which will cost extra
Vaughan said
11:57 AM Jul 10, 2017
Can easy crank up fridge with gas or amphibian if you want 240
oldtrack123 said
11:58 AM Jul 10, 2017
kezngaz wrote:
We bought a 15amp socket and modified an ols extention lead. Only 6inchs long. Keep it in the van just incase. Cost us around 4 bucks. Hope this helps. Kezngaz.
Sadly, you are not very clever
Some forums would immediately remove your post for suggesting an illegal modification to that extension lead
I hope when your chickens come home to roost that no one is hurt or suffers losses
oldtrack123 said
12:06 PM Jul 10, 2017
rbsuper wrote:
Hello everyone. We have just had our new caravan delivered and are busy buying all the extras. A few friends have told me that it's easy to grind down the 15amp caravan plug so it fits into a house socket (although I understand it's illegal) Is it possible to buy a converter so that I can charge the fridge etc. from my house the day before we leave on a trip? I guess I need a converter from 10amp to 15amp. Is that correct? And does anyone know where I can buy one. Thanks in advance. Richard
Any modifacation by non licensed persons[who do not know & understand the rules & regulations ]is illegal
Those "friends"? do not understand the risks of their actions & the trouble they could be in if something goes wrong
There are several brands of Approved 10A to 15A adapters available .
However many are not suitable for outdoor use
Can only be used under cover & obviosly for that reason are much cheaper than the few models [such as Ampfibian , Safelec ,& & ONE Jaycar model] that are fully approved for use with caravans etc in all situations
-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 10th of July 2017 12:08:13 PM
macka17 said
04:30 PM Jul 10, 2017
10 to 15A Plugs fine.10A will restrict output up line.
In Reverse. No No.
Simple.
We used for 50 yrs and more b4 Big Brother rools took over Australia.
As with a lot of other "No No" items.
used sensibly. They ain't a problem.
oldtrack123 said
05:06 PM Jul 10, 2017
macka17 wrote:
10 to 15A Plugs fine.10A will restrict output up line.
In Reverse. No No. Simple.
We used for 50 yrs and more b4 Big Brother rools took over Australia.
As with a lot of other "No No" items. used sensibly. They ain't a problem.
Please explain how you come to that stupid conclusion???
That a simple PLUG can restrict the current??
In fact totally wrong ,which is why such is illegal as it is not approved for use ANYWHERE
BUT a 10A plug is quite acceptable in a 15A socketr
Just a little electrical knowledge is required to understand the simple reasons
-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 10th of July 2017 05:10:58 PM
Ubif said
05:08 PM Jul 10, 2017
macka17 what restricts the output ???
if you start to draw 15 amps it will do it then get hot and maybe
short and blow breaker or burst into flames.
these could be at the extreem end but my point is there
is nothing to restrict current flow as you suggest
regards
Phil C said
05:19 PM Jul 10, 2017
The Belmont Bear wrote:
My son is a licensed electrician so he installed a 15amp power outlet on the panel inside my meter box now I can run a 15amp lead to the van without any problems.
Welcome to the forum.
In my opinion this is the best of all solutions BUT get a licenced electrician to do it and a certificate of compliance.
And now the popcorn and coldie..
Cheers
-- Edited by Phil C on Monday 10th of July 2017 05:24:01 PM
oldtrack123 said
05:20 PM Jul 10, 2017
Ubif wrote:
macka17 what restricts the output ??? if you start to draw 15 amps it will do it then get hot and maybe short and blow breaker or burst into flames. these could be at the extreem end but my point is there is nothing to restrict current flow as you suggest regards
Exactly
The 10A outlet could be 50% overloaded as it is only designed to carry 10A continuously[without over heating]
If an item has a factory fitted 15A plug fitted it is because the continuous load current exceeds 10A
The outlet itself is protected by the appliance plugged having the correctly rated plug
THAT applies to ALL plug & socket combinations even up to 100s of amps
Also that actual wiring feding that 10A socket may be rated @20A & protected by a 20A circuit breaker as Multiple 10A will usually be on that circuit
Webmaster said
06:20 PM Jul 10, 2017
Hi all, Please be aware that although we do have many knowledgeable members who can offer great advice on general technical issues, if you have specific electrical problems it would be safest to consult a qualified expert.
There are cheaper ones on Flea Bay
I bought one from Jaycar. Around $80 I think. I have also seen the Ampfibian converters at Bunnings.
My son is a licensed electrician so he installed a 15amp power outlet on the panel inside my meter box now I can run a 15amp lead to the van without any problems.
Only 6inchs long. Keep it in the van just incase.
Cost us around 4 bucks.
Hope this helps.
Kezngaz.
Hmmm
I have got my popcorn and set up the easy chair. Waiting for the technical forum monitors to start with the lectures.
Jaahn
-- Edited by Jaahn on Monday 10th of July 2017 08:56:47 AM
I am not an Electrician so will not comment about right or wrong, but I for one did appreciate it, when the Electricians spoke up
You can buy an Ampibian as in the picture below from Bunnings in WA for $75
Note that the one in the picture is not waterproof
None of my outdoor house 10 Amp power points are exposed to any rain
You can buy a waterproof one, which will cost extra
Sadly, you are not very clever
Some forums would immediately remove your post for suggesting an illegal modification to that extension lead
I hope when your chickens come home to roost that no one is hurt or suffers losses
Any modifacation by non licensed persons[who do not know & understand the rules & regulations ]is illegal
Those "friends"? do not understand the risks of their actions & the trouble they could be in if something goes wrong
There are several brands of Approved 10A to 15A adapters available .
However many are not suitable for outdoor use
Can only be used under cover & obviosly for that reason are much cheaper than the few models [such as Ampfibian , Safelec ,& & ONE Jaycar model] that are fully approved for use with caravans etc in all situations
-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 10th of July 2017 12:08:13 PM
In Reverse. No No.
Simple.
We used for 50 yrs and more b4 Big Brother rools took over Australia.
As with a lot of other "No No" items.
used sensibly. They ain't a problem.
Please explain how you come to that stupid conclusion???
That a simple PLUG can restrict the current??
In fact totally wrong ,which is why such is illegal as it is not approved for use ANYWHERE
BUT a 10A plug is quite acceptable in a 15A socketr
Just a little electrical knowledge is required to understand the simple reasons
-- Edited by oldtrack123 on Monday 10th of July 2017 05:10:58 PM
if you start to draw 15 amps it will do it then get hot and maybe
short and blow breaker or burst into flames.
these could be at the extreem end but my point is there
is nothing to restrict current flow as you suggest
regards
Welcome to the forum.
In my opinion this is the best of all solutions BUT get a licenced electrician to do it and a certificate of compliance.
And now the popcorn and coldie..
Cheers
-- Edited by Phil C on Monday 10th of July 2017 05:24:01 PM
Exactly
The 10A outlet could be 50% overloaded as it is only designed to carry 10A continuously[without over heating]
If an item has a factory fitted 15A plug fitted it is because the continuous load current exceeds 10A
The outlet itself is protected by the appliance plugged having the correctly rated plug
THAT applies to ALL plug & socket combinations even up to 100s of amps
Also that actual wiring feding that 10A socket may be rated @20A & protected by a 20A circuit breaker as Multiple 10A will usually be on that circuit
Hi all,
Please be aware that although we do have many knowledgeable members who can offer great advice on general technical issues, if you have specific electrical problems it would be safest to consult a qualified expert.