240v domestic socket for boat

[colhel]

Further to my post on a shore power instalation. Are there available any flush mounted 240v sockets (like in a house) that have back covers to cover the the mains cable. I will have to fit these on a moulding where the inside is a locker or cupboard and would rather the mains connectors were covered. Also what's available that will let me make a small a hole as possible to fit.

Thanks again

Col

 

[sarabande]

something like a pattress ?

EDIT wrong link, sorry.

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Flush-Mounting-Electrical/s?ie=UTF8&page=1&rh=n:1938272031


I think they are also available in IP standards.

 

[colhel]

Yes. But would the socket be flush fitting?

 

[nigelmercier]

Berker Integro Flow. The system is modular so you choose a frame, an insert, a cover, and a wall box.
http://www.farnell.com/datasheets/66059.pdf
http://www.berker.com/lettland/katalog/
http://www.furneauxriddall.com/acatalog/Berker_Sockets.html

 

[VicS]

Further to my post on a shore power instalation. Are there available any flush mounted 240v sockets (like in a house) that have back covers to cover the the mains cable. I will have to fit these on a moulding where the inside is a locker or cupboard and would rather the mains connectors were covered. Also what's available that will let me make a small a hole as possible to fit.

Thanks again

Col

Pretty sure there are boxes to do just what you are asking apart from those in Sarabandes link. Keep looking

Going to need a hole big enough for the guts of the socket to fit through !

 

[sarabande]

sorry, edited while checking.

Caravan units seem a possible answer.

http://www.caravanparts.co.uk/4012-external-socket-p-2317.html

http://www.pioneer-leisure.co.uk/24...ducts/W4-FLUSH-240v-MAINS-OUTLET-SOCKET-13AMP

The shields may not be suitable though.

 

[Giblets]

Sounds like you need dry wall boxes similar to these.

http://www.tooled-up.com/microcat/surface-pattress-drywall-boxes/2352/

Should be available at any good DIY store or electrical wholesalers.

 

[nigelmercier]

Sounds like you need dry wall boxes similar to these...

Those are standard domestic units. Berker make ones for boats and caravans that only need a relatively small round hole, see my links above.

 

[pvb]

One of the neatest solutions would be to use a C-Line socket, which comes with a protective back cover. Quite neat and inexpensive. Only needs a 50mm circular hole.

See http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/13A-AMP-S...E-CBE-SYSTEMS-CARAVAN-MOTORHOME-/111233555574 for one supplier.

 

[nigelmercier]

One of the neatest solutions would be to use a C-Line socket ...

Yes, that's the sort of thing, and cheaper than the Berker range. I chose the latter because you can get IP44 cover flaps for them, handy for sockets under a hatch.

 

[colhel]

Thank You all very much. A number of solutions for me choose from.

 

[vyv_cox]

I have installed several of the CBE ones from CAK-tanks http://www.caktanks.co.uk/files/cak_catalogue_2012/2012_CAK_Electrical.pdf They look good and easy to fit.

 

[Boathook]

Sounds like you need dry wall boxes similar to these.

http://www.tooled-up.com/microcat/surface-pattress-drywall-boxes/2352/

Should be available at any good DIY store or electrical wholesalers.

I have used those. B&Q may stock them

 

[David2452]

Another vote for the CBE (Berker) range, I use the sockets and switches and the TV stuff extensively, easy to fit and look nice too, only drawback is they are unswitched and some of my customers seem to insist on switched sockets.

 

[Alpha22]

and some of my customers seem to insist on switched sockets.

Isn't that the only way to stop the infernal electrickery leaking out all over the counter tops?

 

[David2452]

Isn't that the only way to stop the infernal electrickery leaking out all over the counter tops?

You can buy things with three square prongs that bung up the holes to stop it too, somebody will remember what they are called.

 

[Stork_III]

You can buy things with three square prongs that bung up the holes to stop it too, somebody will remember what they are called.

Safety Plugs would you believe. http://www.agriemach.com/c139/vario...et-of-5.html?gclid=COjRkobao7sCFQHHtAodVTwAyw

 

[nigelmercier]

You can buy things with three square prongs that bung up the holes to stop it too...

No, they make it worse by opening the internal shutters. I used to have them when the kids were small, I once came home to find over 10kWh spilled over the lounge

 

[pvb]

No, they make it worse by opening the internal shutters. I used to have them when the kids were small, I once came home to find over 10kWh spilled over the lounge

There are enough problems in The Lounge already!

 

[DaveS]

Safety Plugs would you believe. http://www.agriemach.com/c139/vario...et-of-5.html?gclid=COjRkobao7sCFQHHtAodVTwAyw

There has been quite a lot of correspondence in the IET literature about these. The general conclusion seems to be that they can in some circumstances increase the risk of electrocution (where the plastic "earth pin substitute" (no manufacturing standard for these) breaks off, holding open the shutters and leaving the live pins exposed). A classic example of selling something fairly pointless, and arguably counter productive, to allay fears of the "worried well".