Best euro converter plug for wood burning hot tub ?

[claira]

Hi what external waterproof socket will allow for the use of 2 SC3P euro 2 pin to uk 3 pin convertors? I've tried the flip up versions but they won't even fit in due to the tapering of the housing - let alone let the waterproof lid shut! (I tried LAP, 2G & MK)
I need to run LEDs ( 10w / 240v Type F and bubbles (230 / 700w Type F (2 pin grounded 16A 220-240v) so have two leads with 2 pin plugs. I could use a waterproof / weatherproof box kit but these are more for xmas lights etc and cost much more and have a rcd etc and timer which I don't need! Any ideas?! I might be able to get some smaller adaptors but some advice would be great!

 

[Pete999]

Hi what external waterproof socket will allow for the use of 2 SC3P euro 2 pin to uk 3 pin convertors? I've tried the flip up versions but they won't even fit in due to the tapering of the housing - let alone let the waterproof lid shut! (I tried LAP, 2G & MK)
I need to run LEDs ( 10w / 240v Type F and bubbles (230 / 700w Type F (2 pin grounded 16A 220-240v) so have two leads with 2 pin plugs. I could use a waterproof / weatherproof box kit but these are more for xmas lights etc and cost much more and have a rcd etc and timer which I don't need! Any ideas?! I might be able to get some smaller adaptors but some advice would be great!

Change the outside socket for a UK type suitably IP rated of course, and change the plugs on the items you want to plug in for UK types, job done.

 

[claira]

Change the outside socket for a UK type suitably IP rated of course, and change the plugs on the items you want to plug in for UK types, job done.

Hi thanks for your reply if I change the euro plugs for uk ones I’ll invalidate the guarantee .

 

[Pete999]

Hi thanks for your reply if I change the euro plugs for uk ones I’ll invalidate the guarantee .

What Voltage are the items you want to plug in?

 

[claira]

What Voltage are the items you want to plug in?

230 v air bubbles 240 LEDS

 

[WallaceP]

If you don’t want to cut off the plug can you change the whole lead, it’s the easiest option. Or a big enclosure

 

[DPG]

Hi thanks for your reply if I change the euro plugs for uk ones I’ll invalidate the guarantee .

If the plug is fitted correctly you will not invalidate your guarantee. And you will have a decent job that doesn't rely on adapters.

 

[telectrix]

230 v air bubbles 240 LEDS

what warranty do you get with air bubbles. once they're gone, they're gone.

 

[pc1966]

Hi thanks for your reply if I change the euro plugs for uk ones I’ll invalidate the guarantee

I think they are already not compliant with UK trading standards if they have supplied a non-UK plug to a domestic UK customer!

 

[nicebutdim]

I think they are already not compliant with UK trading standards if they have supplied a non-UK plug to a domestic UK customer!

Or fitted with an approved adaptor - ie. one that is fused and requires a tool to remove.

 

[claira]

230 v air bubbles 240 LEDS

I think they are already not compliant with UK trading standards if they have supplied a non-UK plug to a domestic UK customer!

I'm purchasing from

Or fitted with an approved adaptor - ie. one that is fused and requires a tool to remove.

Hi thanks for you reply yes bought two fused schuko ones but they won't fit in the double external socket so might have to go down the waterproof box route

 

[DPG]

I'd still change the plugs to UK ones. Much better solution to have the correct plugs matching the correct sockets.

 

[telectrix]

what he said. ^^^^^^. cut off the mickey mouse plugs and fit BS1363 ones, fused accordingly.

 

[Pete999]

230 v air bubbles 240 LEDS

Just change the plugs.

If you don’t want to cut off the plug can you change the whole lead, it’s the easiest option. Or a big enclosure

Explain please

 

[WallaceP]

Just change the plugs.

Explain please

If it was an IEC lead on the appliance maybe the whole lead could get swapped, not my first option but if they wont change the plug it is worth seeing if its replaceable or hard wired.