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  1. MaintenanceSpark

    Extension lead wired into 63A TP+N MCB/Main Switch

    Hi guys, We’ve had a new CNC Machine from China arrive this week. It came with a monitor and a tower to run the software. The monitor and tower were already plugged in to an extension lead that was wired through the slotted trunking, I took all the lids off and traced the extension lead cable...
  2. WILLIAM EASON

    UK Blown 13amp fuse on extension lead

    I am using a 160watt-200watt multi uv tube stand alone sunbed,When the 2 power leads (plugs protected by 2x13amp fuses) plugged into a double wall socket (protected 32amp circuit breaker)the sunbed works as it should,When an extension cable with one plug top (protected by 1x13amp fuse)and...
  3. S

    Tumble dryer melted extension lead

    My tumble dryer broke, an electrician put a new and stronger capacitor in, couple months later I realised that the socket on the extension lead that the tumble dryer was plugged into, had melted a little, does anyone know why this has happened? The only thing I can think of is that because now...
  4. N

    Marquee power help please!

    Hi there, I’ve hired a marquee for an event next month but am a bit lost on how to power it. There are 2 sockets 50 metres from the marquee and 2 sockets 80 metres from the marquee. We also have a 10kva generator, which provides over 7kva of continuous power and has 7 sockets. We need to power...
  5. B

    Cannot have a Spur off a spur but can use an extension lead?

    Probably a stupid question but why is it that you cannot (I think) run a spur off a spur but can connect an extension lead with loads of sockets on it? My son needs about six sockets in a new kitchen where there is only one double socket at present. How can it be done? As a matter of interest...
  6. Pretty Mouth

    RCD tripping, could a surge protected extension lead be responsible?

    I had a fault finding job on Thursday, intermittent RCD tripping. 2 actually, there was a 30mA RCD upstream, and a 30mA RCBO protecting the problem socket circuit, and either one could trip. I had limited time to work on it, but had eliminated everything obvious through testing, and was...
  7. L

    Long extension lead for ev granny charger

    Hi All We are currently waiting for some work too be done on the incoming supply by the DNO so have had to purchase a ev granny cable to use for the next month, it will only need around four hours a few times a week. Last year we had a new consumer unit fitted and a dedicated double socket...
  8. O

    Recommend a surge protected extension lead

    Need a new surge protected extension, trying to avoid the merde on Amazon, can anyone recommend something decent? Have a belkin but they have used 5 one way clutch screws in the base to thwart repairability so they are off my list sadly...
  9. D

    C2 for extension lead on washing machine

    I let out a flat and had an EICR, carried out, to meet the new Private Rented Sector Regulations. The EICR has recorded a “C2” for an extension lead on a washing machine. The lead supplied with the washing machine is about 1 metre shorter than is convenient for fitting the drainage tube back...
  10. G

    extension lead for freezer

    I am looking at plugging a medium-sized (85L) freezer into somewhere else and will need an extension for it. It's a fairly new freezer, bought 6 months ago. Would one like this be safe to leave it plugged into? https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B081P5GR6K/
  11. P

    What might be causing clicking in my extension lead ?

    My 4 plug, 2 usb, surge protected extension lead started producing a clicking noise about 2 months after purchase. The clicks are every ~0.4 seconds and start as soon as the power is supplied to the extension lead, even when nothing else in the room is plugged in to anything. The clicks sound...
  12. B

    DIY Extension lead in hose pipe for external power to shed

    Hi all, looking for advice, based in the UK. I have a 30m long garden with shed at bottom that I want to run an extension lead to on a permanent basis. Use is for power tools (drill, jigsaw) plus lamp in the winter so neither constant nor heavy usage. Currently I run a single 40m reel...
    • Blackemerald
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    • diy extension extension lead external external power lead in outdoor permanent power protection shed
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  13. D

    Glorified extension lead

    Hello all, This is my first post, some background first. I'm not qualified. I am comfortable with logic-level voltage and have worked a summer job wiring control systems under someone with 30 years of experience. I am comfortable I can wire something up neatly and safely (no nicks, no stray...
  14. K

    Extension Lead Setup

    If i were to use this Surge Protected 8 Plug extension lead with individual switches, could i plug 4 plug extension leads without switches into them? For this setup, the power is only going to small consoles. I want it to be as easy to use as possible, so I wanted to have the 8 Plug Extension...
  15. C

    UK MacBook Pro charger sparking when plugged into extension lead plug pins burnt ?

    When I plug my MacBook Pro charger into the extension lead I noticed I can see it spark through the Extension lead plastic which I thought was a bit odd I also noticed today that the plug pins are burnt. I tried the charger in other extension leads and it does not happen also tried other...
  16. M

    Running permanent extension lead from FCU socket?

    I have installed a new dishwasher, unfortunately the new cable will not reach the socket. The socket comes from an FCU, but is impossible to get at to add an additional socket. Can I run a permanent extension lead (appropriately 50cm) to plug in the dishwasher? thanks people:)
  17. D

    Polarity Test - Extension Lead (surge protection) - Failed

    Hi all, This has got me stumped as it's the first time in 8 years this has happened. I undertook a 250v test on a brand new recently purchased Surge Protection extension lead - all is well but on each of the 6 sockets it failed the Polarity Test. Tested the IEC Lead and all was fine so not that...
  18. W

    10 Amp Extension Lead

    Hi Is it safe to use a 10 Amp Extension Lead with a 7 Amp Car Battery Charger? Apologies if sounds crass - just need reassurance it's safe please. Thank you.
  19. E

    2 gang converted socket with extension lead

    hi, hopefully this is the right part of the forum. as the title suggests; I recently converted a 1 gang socket into 2 gang with a converter. i then have a TV plugged in one socket and a 5 gang extension lead in the other with 3 items plugged into that. Recently ive been having an issue where my...
  20. telectrix

    hedge trimmer no work. extension lead fuse blown

    wonder why fuse blows as soon as i plug it in (says customer). 3 taped joints in cable. is this why we call it Destroy It Yourself? it'sonly 2 wires, what could possibly go wrong?

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