UK How can I use a 16A charger on a UK socket?

[Third Rock]

Hi, I have a customer who has bought a 16A charger which will obviously only charge at 13a from a UK socket. Their question is would the be able to use the full 16Amps if they have a 32Amp breaker? Thanks

 

[Third Rock]

Constantly drawing 13 amps will eventually cause damage to the socket, how long depends on the manufacturer and quality of the socket and plug.

Does this charger come with a 3 pin plug already attached?

Yes it does

 

[jeremybo]

Ok, understanding better now, answer is NO.
There is no way to draw more than 13A from a 13A plug socket.
You are limited by the plugs fuse.

Sorry for a newbie question, but if you have 240v x 13amp available at the socket and you only need to charge a 60v battery for example, wouldnt it work then because the total power required (60v x 16amp) is less than 240 x 13amp?

 

[brianmoooore]

60V @ 16A would be 4A @ 240V, ignoring losses, so well within the capacity of a 13A 240V supply.

 

[jeremybo]

60V @ 16A would be 4A @ 240V, ignoring losses, so well within the capacity of a 13A 240V supply.

Thanks brian So as long as the total V x A is less that 240 x 13, any combination would work? eg 72v x 40amp or 60v x 50amp, 48 x 60 amp etc etc.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

Yes the concept is correct but there are other factors to consider that will increase the AC input current above the value calculated from the charge rate.
1) Charger losses might add up to 20%
2) Power factor, if not actively corrected, might add another 20%
3) Charging voltage is higher than battery nominal voltage so charging a 60V battery at 40A might take 70V at 40A.