Socket for Charging at home

[twindaddy]

Would this be the correct socket to install on the outside of the house to charge the van when at home?

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/16a-3-Pin-Blue-Wall-Surface-Mount-Socket-Coupler-240v-IP55-/230751161048?pt=UK_BOI_Materials_Supplies_Electrical_ET&hash=item35b9d74ad8#ht_3848wt_701

Cheers

TD

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

There doesn't appear to be any words that say "suitable for external use" or "weather proof".

 

[mucky pup]

The details say it is IP55 rated. This means it is designed to keep prying fingers from the terminal, keeps out dirt and small particals, is showerproof from all angels. Check with seller as i noticed it said IP55 in the description but IP44 (?) on the unit.

 

[WoodlandsCamper]

, is showerproof from all angels.

I've heard it raining cats and dogs, but not angels

 

[earlyriser]

i use one of these http://www.towsure.com/search/c57
fixed on side of house.

 

[earlyriser]

duplicate post

 

[Sproket]

http://www.sensorsone.co.uk/ip-rating-checker.html
If it has to be on a outside wall with out a good weather proof box ?
I would use one of these & make up another cable .

http://www.screwfix.com/p/nexus-outdoor-power-ip66-socket-kit/78690

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Minimum fitting & has it's own RCD breaker

plus you have the extra socket for other uses & you can lock it with the plug fitted into the socket.

IP66 Total dust ingress protection & high pressure water jets from any direction

 

[GrahamDerby]

Earlyriser, That looks like male conection , surely you should have a female to stop people touching live terminals.

 

[earlyriser]

graham
you are correct in towsure catalogue it shows the correct female fitting

 

[ChrisUK]

see http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/IP55 for ip codes

 

[twindaddy]

Thanks all, ever helpful as always.

 

[welderpete]

Hi TD I bought one from b+q and wired it up with a plug on the end so the we could switch it off when we were away in the van hope this helps Peter.