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Nomad246


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pricey43 wrote:

Another point to consider is that a 15 amp lead will not pass and be tagged unless it has the plastic rim on the end attached to the caravan.  The caravan therefore needs an inlet point which accepts this.   Despite our van being only 6 months old the inlet does not have this provision.  This is something we will take up with the manufacturer next service time.

 Very good point Pricey43, a lot with older vans will not have this



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Nomad246 wrote:

The one and only point of my original post was to encourage people to be safe with portable power on extension leads.

I've seen "if" from one member,,, I've seen "metal on maybe wet wood blocks" from another member, both are stupid when you see the good argument from others on the requirement of having a properly functioning extension lead (including earthing) to provide the required safe outcomes.

I applaude Big Gorilla for offering his talents and qualified expertise to test leads of others, I'm of the same mind. It's all about safety.

My original post was about safety ,,, not about spell checks, correct circuit explanationation of an ELCB, nor character assassination, or who's up their own arse.

Let's test the leads to make sure they are safe

 

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Interesting thread! Dont understand most of it but if the lead worrys you go buy a new one! they are not that expensive anymore. I carry 3 almost new ones of varying lengths and dont even think about it. I do feel tho they should be replaced every couple of years or when ANY damage is evident



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Nomad246 wrote:

That's a very good point Oldtrack123, about a faulty earth in a lead.

Faulty earths in leads could render a ELCB inoperative.

Cheers

 This was your post that prompted the digression into the operation of ELCBs ("safety switches" to us mere mortals) that you now seem to be complaining about. The statement has been challenged by others, a couple of whom are well qualified to do so. In doing so the discussion has been respectful and no one has resorted to calling others stupid or to using intemperate language such as "who's up their own arse" other than you.

No one is disputing the need for an extension lead to be in good serviceable condition, nor your reminding us to regularly check our leads to ensure this is so.



-- Edited by jimricho on Friday 28th of December 2012 07:18:28 PM

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