European 16A Mains Hook Up Adaptor Lead Plug Coupler Caravan Camping Site

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When you actually try to use it, it often takes up too much space and stops the weatherproof door from closing on the hookup post.

From 2008 French sockets were allowed to be fitted in Denmark, with Schuko sockets supported from 2011. However, many buildings now have the Bipasso/Schuko socket, which can be used with both Italian and Schuko plugs. Reverse polarity means that the neutral line would be switched on/off leaving live line continuously on.The blue plug/socket system that we use is not waterproof so it is a good idea to carry something like a small rubble sack such that if two cables in series have to be used the mid-way connection can be protected from rain. seems unlikely at the moment but we would like to go far and wide (Romania, Latvia, Norway, France etc).

Data on their prevalence is not available, and so it is likely that in many places a Danish adaptor will still be required.I am thinking then that if the polarity is reversed, I remove plug, rotate though 180 degrees and plug back in - is that problem solved? The lower left picture shows a socket that is perfectly round, with no raised sections on the left and right. Nearly all the campsites in mainland Europe we’ve been to use the same 3 pin plug as us, but only time I’ve needed the 2 pin adaptor was in France. The Vechline Mains Hook Up Adaptor UK enables a caravan mains lead to be connected to a UK 13A 3 pin socket. I know all the arguments why it does not overly matter, but I prefer that things meet the correct conventions, that way nobody is in for surprises, and once or twice in 40 odd years caravanning I have found defective earths.

Most purchases from business sellers are protected by the Consumer Contract Regulations 2013 which give you the right to cancel the purchase within 14 days after the day you receive the item.A continental 230v mains hook up adaptor is essential if you are going to Europe in a caravan, campervan or motorhome or simply camping in a tent and you want to have the facility to have 230v mains electric. Euro 2 Pin Plug to 16A CEE 3 Pin Female Socket AdapterThis handy Euro adapter is BS EN60309 approved and allows you to hook up your caravan or motorhome while travelling to European countries. If you are really concerned then you need one that indicates the value but if the value isn't low enough then what do you do?

We find that approaching half the sites we stay on don't have the new style hook ups and an adaptor is needed. French sites (and aires where there is an EHU) often have the outlets a long way from some plots so have at least a 25m cable available to be reasonably sure of being able to connect up. One can get plugs that have a combination of CEE 7/4 (two peripheral earth blades) and CEE 7/5 (female earth connection), though. Whilst the EHU point might well include its own RCD it is so much better to know you have that protection.Best to carry an adaptor with a Schuko plug as that fits the French sockets as well as other Continental ones. Just Kampers Ltd is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority under number FRN 719747. It is similar to the Type E plug but has two earth clips on the side rather than a female earth contact. I've read a lot of posts from experts arguing on here and it appears to come down to not changing a light bulb while hooked up.