Plug -in Water Heater

[joolsmy]

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I came across a type of water heater that I haven't seen before. It has a 3 core flex attached and fits into the sink where an ordinary tap would usually go. I had to fail it as it had a two-pin continental style plug fitted and was being used with a unearthed adaptor.

My question is would it be a "pass" if it had a proper 13amp plug fitted?

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[telectrix]

depends if it's labelled classII or not.

 

[snowhead]

Was it a 2 pin plug like this, with earth on the side and with matching adapter.






Or was it 2 pin like a shaver plug.

 

[Strima]

What is the rating of the heater?

It may very well need to be hardwired.

 

[joolsmy]

Was it a 2 pin plug like this, with earth on the side and with matching adapter.

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Or was it 2 pin like a shaver plug.

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Plug as you show with earth on the side but adapter not matching (it would suit a two pin shaver plug). Cable clearly marked as three core.
[automerge]1591795203[/automerge]

depends if it's labelled classII or not.

No class 2 symbol as far as I could see.

 

[telectrix]

therefore it needs an earth connection at the socket.

 

[joolsmy]

What is the rating of the heater?

It may very well need to be hardwired.

Couldn't see the rating.

 

[snowhead]

It looks to be the same make as this, writing on the labels is the same, Electric Tap.
Slightly different model and fitted with and Earthed Schuko plug.



View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fit-Into-Everyway-Tankless-Electric/dp/B01E5CEDNI/ref=sr_1_13?adgrpid=57217791510&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_8f38Kr36QIViKztCh3mOQjyEAAYAiAAEgIXoPD_BwE&hvadid=259072895017&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006965&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18327170087185263230&hvtargid=kwd-316470801525&hydadcr=29385_1700918&keywords=electric+tap&qid=1591795265&sr=8-13&tag=googhydr-21

 

[joolsmy]

It looks to be the same make as this, writing on the labels is the same, Electric Tap.
Slightly different model and fitted with and Earthed Schuko plug.

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View: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Fit-Into-Everyway-Tankless-Electric/dp/B01E5CEDNI/ref=sr_1_13?adgrpid=57217791510&dchild=1&gclid=EAIaIQobChMI_8f38Kr36QIViKztCh3mOQjyEAAYAiAAEgIXoPD_BwE&hvadid=259072895017&hvdev=c&hvlocphy=1006965&hvnetw=g&hvqmt=e&hvrand=18327170087185263230&hvtargid=kwd-316470801525&hydadcr=29385_1700918&keywords=electric+tap&qid=1591795265&sr=8-13&tag=googhydr-21

Thanks, that does look to be a similar model. It's listed as 3000w.

 

[pirate]

Common enough sur le continent...needs a matching earthed socket as stated above
[automerge]1591913736[/automerge]
The instructions are quite clear:
"

• Package with a Socket Converter! Kitchen, toilet, etc ... All can use! Easy to install!
• NOTE: DON'T test it in your hands before installing finished, that's would be very dangerous. Please operate it under the user manual."