UK 32amp to 16amp fly lead

[Gazzamataz]

Hello I’ve bought a Clarke ceramic heater it’s a 110v and it’s got a 32amp plug on it , would it be possible to connect it to my 110v transformer via a (32amp socket to 16amp plug ) fly lead is that safe or do I need to plug it to an isolator before going into a 110v transformer
Can you help
Cheey

 

[MJPD29]

It probably has a 32a plug for a reason so without knowing the wattage or current rating no you cannot plug it into a 16a converter

 

[Julie.]

Hello I’ve bought a Clarke ceramic heater it’s a 110v and it’s got a 32amp plug on it , would it be possible to connect it to my 110v transformer via a (32amp socket to 16amp plug ) fly lead is that safe or do I need to plug it to an isolator before going into a 110v transformer
Can you help
Cheey

It depends on the rating, if it is larger than 1.8kw it will take more than 16A, so it must use a 32A plug/socket.

Which raises the question what is the transformer rating? Most 110v site transformers are rated for 50% duty - so a 2kVA transformer is really only 1kVA continuous

If you are running a heater - which will be most of the time, your site transformer needs to be around 2x the heater rating or more.

If your heater is less than 1.8kw then you could change the plug to 16A or use a 16A to 32A lead or adapter.

If it is greater than 1.8kw then no, and your transformer is also likely to be too small.

I suspect they have used a 32A plug because the current will be more than 16A

 

[Avo Mk8]

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[Gazzamataz]

It probably has a 32a plug for a reason so without knowing the wattage or current rating no you cannot plug it into a 16a converter

Hi Mathew the current rated current input is 22a so I guess the 16a is not enough, so how do I hook it up cheers

 

[Gazzamataz]

It depends on the rating, if it is larger than 1.8kw it will take more than 16A, so it must use a 32A plug/socket.

Which raises the question what is the transformer rating? Most 110v site transformers are rated for 50% duty - so a 2kVA transformer is really only 1kVA continuous

If you are running a heater - which will be most of the time, your site transformer needs to be around 2x the heater rating or more.

If your heater is less than 1.8kw then you could change the plug to 16A or use a 16A to 32A lead or adapter.

If it is greater than 1.8kw then no, and your transformer is also likely to be too small.

I suspect they have used a 32A plug because the current will be more than 16A

Hi the heater is max 2400w so I see 16amps is no good

 

[Julie.]

Hi the heater is max 2400w so I see 16amps is no good

That's around 22A, and you would need something like a 2.5kVA continously rated transformer or typically a 5kVA site transformer

 

[Gazzamataz]

It depends on the rating, if it is larger than 1.8kw it will take more than 16A, so it must use a 32A plug/socket.

Which raises the question what is the transformer rating? Most 110v site transformers are rated for 50% duty - so a 2kVA transformer is really only 1kVA continuous

If you are running a heater - which will be most of the time, your site transformer needs to be around 2x the heater rating or more.

If your heater is less than 1.8kw then you could change the plug to 16A or use a 16A to 32A lead or adapter.

If it is greater than 1.8kw then no, and your transformer is also likely to be too small.

I suspect they have used a 32A plug because the current will be more than 16A

The transformer is 3kva and the heater is 2400w max power
How could I hook this up , it’s for a paint spray room built in an out building I have a few sockets in the room

 

[Julie.]

The transformer is 3kva and the heater is 2400w max power
How could I hook this up , it’s for a paint spray room built in an out building I have a few sockets in the room

What type of transformer is it?

If it's a typical site one (usually a yellow box) there will be a rating label that gives the duty.

since 2400/3000 = 80% if the duty cycle is less than 80% then the transformer is not suitable.

 

[Gazzamataz]

That's around 22A, and you would need something like a 2.5kVA continously rated transformer or typically a 5kVA site transformer

Ok thanks everyone looks like I’ll have to find a bigger transformer, it’s my own fault I naught the heater assuming it would work on my transformer thanks for the help ?

 

[Gazzamataz]

What type of transformer is it?

If it's a typical site one (usually a yellow box) there will be a rating label that gives the duty.

since 2400/3000 = 80% if the duty cycle is less than 80% then the transformer is not

• Intermittent rating of 3000W - duty cycle 5 mins on / 15 mins off.
• Continuous rating of 1650W.

 

[Julie.]

• Intermittent rating of 3000W - duty cycle 5 mins on / 15 mins off.
• Continuous rating of 1650W.

Yeah about what I though, actually 55%

If you get a 5kVA or larger one (or 2.5kVA continous ) it should come with a 32A socket outlet

 

[MJPD29]

As above with the suitable transformer it'll be fine

 

[Gazzamataz]

Yeah about what I though, actually 55%

If you get a 5kVA or larger one (or 2.5kVA continous ) it should come with a 32A socket outlet

Thanks ?

 

[telectrix]

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