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Micko69


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Hi everyon,

there is a thread on this however it was last used in 2009. I thought I would start a new one. Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets fit. The outlets that I bought said they replace the old version but they dont. This is really giving me the shiites, can anyone please point me in the right direction. 
thx

Mick



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TimTim


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Try using a backing plate Or mounting flang as they are called.

https://www.caravansplus.com.au/clipsal-power-inletoutlet-backing-plate-white-p-1009.html?srsltid=AfmBOoqor2bGOEBhlSHHy-WbPtBhV_HcqZSL-deqa2pojMdxcLnqOKuG

Or you can see a different type of in the attached photos.



-- Edited by TimTim on Friday 11th of October 2024 10:40:38 AM

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Micko69


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Thanks for replyin,

I have these spacers or flanges as they are also called. My outlets old sit flush inside the wall cavity and has room for the wiring to be connected. 



-- Edited by Micko69 on Friday 11th of October 2024 10:59:20 AM

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Try getting an electrician to replace them as if your not one, it is illegal. But then you obviously don't care about that. This is the only answer that should be given to this question.



-- Edited by Corndoggy on Friday 11th of October 2024 01:15:09 PM

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Perhaps Mick is qualified.



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You can purchase a mounting block to allow enough space for cabling. www.ebay.com.au/itm/192974840239

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Hi Mick,

This is a surface mount 15A inlet for caravans that will solve your problem.

 

15A Caravan Inlet Outlet RV Camper Motor Home Power Socket Weatherproof 240V | eBay

 

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Ben Taxyl wrote:

Perhaps Mick is qualified.

 Qualified and has to ask a question like that. He isn't qualified and if he is he needs to find a completely new job cause I wouldn't  have him change the batteries in my TV remote if he is qualified.


-- Edited by Corndoggy on Saturday 12th of October 2024 10:15:10 AM



-- Edited by Corndoggy on Saturday 12th of October 2024 10:35:27 AM

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Ahhh. The electrical police are at large. hmm
No reason why he does not buy the bits he needs (so he gets exactly what he wants) and have them installed by someone else.

But that is none of your business.

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Agree PnM

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Bicyclecamper wrote:

Agree PnM

 Ditto



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Still not enough room even with the extra backing plate, just how wide is the wall cavity ???? I have removed mine for a refit once and it was a tight fit even for the old style socket and looking at the new version I think I would have dramas as well getting room to fit ........................ Might explain lower placement on outer wall on new vans with a boxed in section inside ..............

Try 2x backing plates or cut out one from HDPE Board, the stuff poly cutting boards are made from, does a great job and is electrical/heat/water insulated and I have used it for a number of things on van especially as backing plate for electrical panel and other panel jobs.... Can get thick cutting boards of the stuff at Bunnings and laminate to get the thickness needed.

 

 The other way would be to cut right thru the inner wall, and cover with a junction box which is what they are for ... a junction box is the stronger of the type..

DETA 108 x 108 x 76mm Adaptable Box PVC | Deta Electrical



-- Edited by Big Mal on Saturday 12th of October 2024 06:10:33 PM

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Thanks everyone for your suggestions, really appreciated. I am certainly not a qualified sparky, was wanting to get the right gear to have a sparky install for me. I may need to put in brackets next time (not a sparky) with future posts - lol. Dont want to upset the electrical police.
Have a good one.

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Ah yes, I do care about that, thats why I asked for suggestions before I buy the goods to have a sparky install for me. Where to you get off, giving me a lecture, are you a mind reader?



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Geez mate, calm down. I was after some advice. maybe you need to increase the meds! its all good.



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Mick. have the electrician purchase and fit it. Why go to all that trouble of finding the right fitting when a qualified person would surely know how to solve the problem????

Unless the pennies are a bit tight?



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Good "come back" Mick.......



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Micko69 wrote:

Ah yes, I do care about that, thats why I asked for suggestions before I buy the goods to have a sparky install for me. Where to you get off, giving me a lecture, are you a mind reader?

 So why did you say in your first post:

" Am having some real problems replacing old 10 and 15 amp with new ones. The new ones dont fit between the out and inner wall. I have bought the largest spacers (20 mm) and they still dont make the outlets fit. "

That tells me that you removed the existing 15A plug and tried replacing it, or do you have Superman's X-ray vision?

 



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