13A power outlets

[nigelmercier]

Now the boat is in Croatia, where every port has shore power, I think it would be handy to put a 13A socket in the galley for a kettle or toaster.

My existing outlets look like this:

I'd like to try to get something in a similar size (60mm square) and colour (black). The cover isn't really needed, and a switch would be nice.

Any ideas?

 

[sailorman]

all uk sockets are approx 70 x 70 m/m

 

[nigelmercier]

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all uk sockets are approx 70 x 70 m/m

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Errr ... clearly not true, as the photo shows. And the standard size is 86mm. Also MK, for example, has made smaller white 13A face-plates for years.

 

[johnalison]

If you can't get a switched socket to fit you could use a plug with a switch instead, which would be best if the socket had a cover, as many Continental ones do.

 

[oldsaltoz]

Check out your local Caravan outlet.

13 amps seems odd, we have 10 then 15 amp outlets here in Oz.

Avagoodweekend......

 

[fluffc]

You could use a panel mount socket, eg part numbers 847-455 or 500-0459 from RS. RS Components

 

[sailorman]

OK i woz quoting the "cut-out" size for a single s/o /forums/images/graemlins/ooo.gif

 

[2Tizwoz]

Like these?

From here

 

[pvb]

Berker...

Check out the Berker range. On their website, select "Berker B Mobil" in the Product Line box, and "Socket outlets" in the Application box. You'll find 60mm square 13A sockets available in anthracite. If you search around, you'll find plain cover plates or covers with flaps. Many caravan dealers sell Berker sockets (try a Google), so you should be able to find someone who'll order specific parts for you.

 

[nigelmercier]

Re: Berker...

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Check out the Berker range

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Excellent, thank you.

I'm pretty sure this is what I've got already!

 

[l'escargot]

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...13 amps seems odd...

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Standard in the UK.

 

[Guest]

Sorry can't help with type you are looking for ....

But thought a comment ... As my boat has standard UK sockets fitted - and now boat is in Baltic with Euro style round plug system .. I thought about changing the sockets - luckily all mine are surface box mounted. Then I thought why ? I have gear onboard that is UK plug .. and other gear that is Euro plugs ... why not place a Euro style socket next to or in suitable place extra to my UK ones ... so benefiting from both.

 

[DaveS]

No sensible reason why not to, and a lot neater if you've got the space. A lot better in many ways than messing around with adaptors / converter leads.

 

[steve_cronin]

That's Oz for you.

The 13amp square pin socket has been the Brit standard for decades. It allows a safe margin when used with common 2.5 sq mm T&E cable and popular devices.

I have 13mm MK sockets in every cabin on Mary Flavin. It does mean however that we have to change the plug tops on anything we buy in Greece but that is considered a minor inconvenience for a reliable earth connection vs. the quirky Euro spring clips and also eliminates possible polarity reversal which in these days of "double insulation" might seem over-cautious but better safe than electrocuted.

Steve Cronin