Camping bargain from China-RCD Electric Hookup ?

static zap · Jun 10, 2017

Just picked up 3 socket "mobile" Mains kit.
hi gear , with 16A isolator and 30 mA RCCB by Hgg .
It had the traditional at least 1 screw loose on Outgoing Neutral ferrule.
( finger tight )
Incoming cable is a bit frugal at 1.5mm sq( and GREEN ) .
Is anyone aware of other problem areas .
( It will be used for intermittent - light loads- a few days a year ) Camping .
--- Or I would have spent more --!
Blue plug 16A-6h -Moulded - No screws .

Is anyone aware of any reliability isues - if treated kindly . (un-wound!)

(Documentation supplied -advises -No unattended operation , get out clause )
( Splash proof but doesn't like rain . )

davesparks · Jun 10, 2017

What on earth are you talking about?

static zap · Jun 10, 2017

davesparks said:
What on earth are you talking about?

The thing you plug in at a campsite ( but not part of you caravan)
RCD + 3 socket in splash proof box . 15m cable Blue 16A plug.
On holiday and hoping not to get electricuted !
( I don't know the slang for it )

StephenRowley · Jun 10, 2017

Sites may have objections to green cable as its not high visibility.

static zap · Jun 10, 2017

StephenRowley said:
Sites may have objections to green cable as its not high visibility.

It's a pretty fluorescent green , but I was thinking not Orange myself .
(the flymo-years)

freddo · Jun 10, 2017

Photos/links?!

static zap · Jun 10, 2017

Sorry may have a look about tomorrow -unwell today (bed now)
Apologies ,was a last minute thought-poorly planned .

Andy-1960 · Jun 11, 2017

I think he means something like this:
Mobile Mains Kit (15m) - http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-mobile-mains-kit-15m-p410252?gclid=COnXy86ktdQCFQYcGwod7BcCNA&gclsrc=aw.ds

static zap · Jun 11, 2017

Andy-1960 said:
I think he means something like this:
Mobile Mains Kit (15m) - http://www.gooutdoors.co.uk/hi-gear-mobile-mains-kit-15m-p410252?gclid=COnXy86ktdQCFQYcGwod7BcCNA&gclsrc=aw.ds

Cheers spot on 15m , Not " Premium " -as that was a little longer.

Richard Burns · Jun 12, 2017

I would test the RCD to ensure it is correctly and safely operational before use.
Overall the unit sounds like it could be used reasonably indoors for a maximum of a 16A load.
No idea about the manufacturers but if the units are CE marked and state they comply with the appropriate British standards then you ought to be OK.
However the price does tend to err toward the low end of the market.

static zap · Jun 12, 2017

Cheers .

LeeH · Jun 12, 2017

CE = Chinese Export. Beware if it's too cheap, CE Mark may not be legit.

static zap · Jun 12, 2017

LeeH said:
CE = Chinese Export. Beware if it's too cheap, CE Mark may not be legit.

Cheers to be expected .
LED detects polarity L-E , that bit works ! ( Instructions legible )

shaun1 · Jun 12, 2017

If it is a cheap Chinese product, the MCBs and RCDs may well be clones and might be missing vital parts. Also, the quality and quantity of copper may not live up to its markings...

static zap · Jun 13, 2017

shaun1 said:
..... MCBs and RCDs may well be clones and might be missing vital parts.......

"Missing" sounds interesting , overload arc supression , or just reliable hard wearing contact surfaces , first guesses ?

(Will load up cable and check for hotspots
-check isolator ,can break 16A and still work )