swimming pool heater 2,800W

[Andy™]

an extension the correct length would be better, bit less volt drop issues. and use one with a decent CSA. at least 1.5mm, ideally 2.5mm

 

[Rob_the_rich]

Yep, I am with Andy on this. The appliance cord is 4metres long, there are hoses attached. You could possibly extend the hoses and not even need to use an extension lead.

 

[WelshY]

Yep, I am with Andy on this. The appliance cord is 4metres long, there are hoses attached. You could possibly extend the hoses and not even need to use an extension lead.

Would it be the same as making the length with 2.5mm artic wire? 

Not any on the market at length 6m

 

[Andy™]

for making it yourself, depends if you will be using a 13a fuse of a bit of metal bar...

 

[Rob_the_rich]

Arctic, is it that cold?

I think you should consider turning this into a plumbing project instead of an electrical one.

the hoses look like 28mm, bit of pipe and jubilee clips should sort the connection add some flexible tubing, and pipe insulation if worried about heat loss, can be as long as you like.

If the appliance plug gets too hot, there might be something wrong with the socket, and you can call your landlord to sort it out.

 

[Doc Hudson]

Have you read the instructions for the electrical connection to the pool heater.  "To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cords to connect the unit to electric supply provide a properly located outlet."

Doc H.

 

[Tony S]

Have you read the instructions for the electrical connection to the pool heater.  "To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cords to connect the unit to electric supply provide a properly located outlet."

Doc H.

I’ve been sat on my hands to stop me loosing my temper with the OP in the hope someone would state the bleeding obvious. Thanks Doc.

 

[Rob_the_rich]

Have you read the instructions for the electrical connection to the pool heater.  "To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cords to connect the unit to electric supply provide a properly located outlet."

Doc H.

I missed that one too. Well spotted.

 

[WelshY]

Have you read the instructions for the electrical connection to the pool heater.  "To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not use extension cords to connect the unit to electric supply provide a properly located outlet."

Doc H.




 




 





 





 

Yes, i have addressed that, I have enclosed the 2gag inside a Weatherproof Electrical Box 2m away from any water splashes/spills. 

 

[Andy™]

Yes, i have addressed that, I have enclosed the 2gag inside a Weatherproof Electrical Box 2m away from any water splashes/spills. 

you have not addressed that. you have simply ignored instructions yet again

 

[Sharpend]

Somehow I think the mfrs need to take responsibility for some of this. What is 4m really 13ft big deal who has a pool 13ft from there back door? 

 

[Doc Hudson]

Yes, i have addressed that, I have enclosed the 2gag inside a Weatherproof Electrical Box 2m away from any water splashes/spills. 

So why your earlier comments in posts #8 & #14 about being unable to have any fixed wiring supply installed due to private rental and thus your attempts at using extension leads. Have you got a suitably accessible socket outlet that is hard wired, (Not via another plug and socket), directly onto the electrical installation where you can connect the pre fitted lead and plug that came with the heater into or not?  if so why all these questions about 10A and 13A leads. It is the fixed wiring that the manufactures instructions refer to not weatherproof boxes. A bad connection will probably burn out the socket you connect to as well as the plug and the cable if it is not correctly rated. Will you or the landlord be liable for the costs for remedial work fixing any damaged socket outlet in the property that you connect onto?

Doc H.    

 

[Rob_the_rich]

Somehow I think the mfrs need to take responsibility for some of this. What is 4m really 13ft big deal who has a pool 13ft from there back door? 

I think they are doing just over the minimum to allow the plug to be outside the zones.

I don't like the idea of plugging in a continuous 2.8KW load, but if the mfrs say it is OK and it is CE marked, who are we to complain?

If the mfrs instructions are followed and there is a problem, the OP would be covered. If someone dies and mfrs instructions were not followed, who would end up in court?

 

[Sharpend]

Don't our regs require anything over 2kw to be on own circuit and suitably connected? So who are advising these mfrs seeing as most sit on 'committee'? 

Oh sorry, if they had to stipulate that a dedicated circuit was required then very few people would purchase their products and we wouldn't want that now would we!!!

 

[Blue Duck]

I keep thinking what has this to do with Manchester Fire & Rescue Services???

:coat

 

[Andy™]

Don't our regs require anything over 2kw to be on own circuit and suitably connected? So who are advising these mfrs seeing as most sit on 'committee'? 

Oh sorry, if they had to stipulate that a dedicated circuit was required then very few people would purchase their products and we wouldn't want that now would we!!!

nope, its simply a note in one of the annex's at the back that recommends it. a standard plug & socket should be capable of supplying the load, just he's using an incorrect extension and probably has cheaper sockets fitted

 

[Rob_the_rich]

I keep thinking what has this to do with Manchester Fire & Rescue Services???

:coat

I suppose that depends on where the OP lives.

Or whether they also write the regulations for the IET.

Doesn't the M in mfrs stand for mother?