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  1. Jims-in

    Smart plug and extension lead

    Hey guys, I'm looking for some advice on a smart plug and an extension lead. I want the smart plug in the wall socket the extension lead in the smart plug, reason is to use Amazon alexa to shut down the smart plug. In the extension I have the TV Sky box sky router DVD player and about 3 other...
  2. L

    Extension lead (camping site)

    Hi all, I am going camping in a few months time the camping pitch that I'll be on will have a electrical hook up. Is it safe to buy a standard household extension lead and replace the plug for a camping hook up one ( IP44 industrial plug) ? Like this one
  3. Y

    Diy extension lead 2.5mm twin &earth?

    Hi guys I'm needing new extension lead to power light and music centre and have plenty excess 6mm & 2.5mm and 6metres 1.5mm grey twin and earth cable, plugs, sockets and grommets etc. Have basic knowledge of electrics just wanting opinions on using 2.5mm twin and earth cable a new 13 amp plug...
  4. D

    Insulated wire running under radiator?

    I have a radiator mounted on the wall under the window and a socket to the right of the radiator. I have an extension running from the socket under the radiator to my desk; there is enough wire so that it runs along the floor under the radiator. Will the wiring be dangerous due to the heat of...
  5. W

    Popped USB Plug advice, connected to extension lead

    Hi, So in my wall socket, I have plugged in A Belkin SurgeCube (Literally saved my life at one point) I mention this, because ideally I'd want to keep this in. A heavy duty extension lead (not surge protected) going in to that surgecube In to the extension lead, I plugged in A genuine...
  6. D

    Would an extension lead from old socket and flex be ok to use?

    Hi everybody, Could I use an old socket and some 1.5 mm2 flex to make an extension lead, wired up to a rubber plug top? I love to use old materials up so they don't go to waste, especially old MK sockets, very robust. It could be just light duty portable power, just as and when I need it! The...
  7. lilly123

    extension lead advise please

    hi all, just used my extension lead, it was ok before i used it just to vacuum, the extension lead was fully unwound but its not very long anyway, the hover is only about 4 months old, so i can not really see that having anything to do with it, could be wrong though, extension lead was fitted...
  8. S

    Do I need to be a qualified electrician to make DIY extension lead?

    Hi, I am thinking to make some 20m long extension lead for my house and office. But, the question is, do i have to be a certified or qualified electrician for it. If yes, what sort of qualification i need or is there anywhere in 17th edition that it says so. (Any links please). Thanks in advance.
  9. D

    can I use an extension lead in this type of socket?

    Hello! I hope you can help please. I have moved into a conversion flat and it has sockets throughout the flat that are linked up to light switches (so using a light switch can turn on multiple lamps at a time). Pretty nifty and I like it. The plugs they take are...
  10. O

    Running a shed from an extension lead - Part P

    Hi all! First things first, I'm not a qualified electrician but I consider myself competent and very safety conscious. I've been tinkering with electronics for a long time. But I need help :D I've wired up my shed/workshop with 4 double sockets and a light fitting. Sockets are on 2.5mm cable...
  11. R

    Pat tester not long passed 6 months need to clarify the Extension lead test

    Been a while since I done a PAT test on a 20meter extension cable and kinda forgot how to do it. The calculation I mean.
  12. T

    Three phase extension lead with single phase socket outlets

    I was flicking through the Scame catologue at the wholesalers today and noticed a picture in the catologue of a three phase extension lead, and on the reel it had single phase socket outlets on. It got me thinking, What would be stopping you wiring a three phase plug on to a single phase...
  13. yellowvanman

    PA Testing surge protection extension lead

    Try not to do PA Testing but had to do it today! Was doing the above today after a cottage got flooded. Lead didn't appear to be wet, but failed the insulation test @ 0.7Mohms, this was at a test voltage of 250V. Re-tried it with my installation tester at 100V and 50V and got the same...
  14. D

    Use of an extension lead with a 1 and 2kw electric fire.

    Hi! Can someone give me some advice please. I have bought a 1 and 2kw electric freestanding electric fire. In the manual it says "install near a power socket so you don`t have to use an extension lead". The problem is the fire power lead is quite short so I have to use an extension lead. It is...
  15. P

    Lamps flickering when plugged into extension lead

    Hello I have two desk top lamps plugged into an extension lead. If I add a small laptop, the lamps flicker. I tried a different extension lead - same result. Does this indicate a fault with the electrics? :confused5: Or could it be a fault with the laptop plug/adapter? Cheers
  16. markythesparky

    three phase extension lead

    Guys What cable would you guys use to make up a three phase extension lead for use with a jet washer? I was thinking SY cable but I can't earth the sheath in commando sockets. Someone suggested a heavy duty rubber type flex. What do you think? The supply would be 32a per phase.
  17. P

    Running power to an outbuilding via an extension lead???

    Hi everyone I have been asked to provide an outside socket for a property which they wish to use to run an extension lead down to a small outbuilding at the end of the garden designed for one person to live in (about the size of a shed). They would be using a lamp and nothing more than...
  18. I

    63amp extension lead

    got a job to install a 63amp supply 3 phase commando socket , for a lighting show for an opening night , it was a metre from the D.B so i wired it in 16mm SY cable, i have now been asked to supply am extension cable for it , one male plug one female plug , about 25m long , i was thinking of...
  19. G

    wiring this extension lead

    hi, im sorry if this post is in the wrong place or there is already something out there, but i couldnt find anything. this is a bit of a dumb question but im only 15 and know hardly anything about electrics. i have come across a problem where on my boat i need to plug in a few things that have...
  20. P

    Extension Lead maximum length

    Sure I am missing something obvious here but having recently gotten into PAT I am confused by some of the extra long extension reels available. The code of practice for in service inspection & test states clearly the maximum allowable length of extension leads in relations to csa of the core...

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