External Socket 240v - has anyone fitted an ehu cable socket?

[MisterB]

i fitted a standard 240v external socket last year, which we used to great effect, but i would prefer to change it now to accept an ehu lead with the waterproof connector. it MUST be the female end so no one attempts to connect up to an ehu supply and i would prefer it to be a flush mount, with flap. I dont want a socket etc in any of the lockers however good you think yours might be .....

what i have works for me, but i just want to make it a bit safer/shower proof. i know i can get a deep (and large) box that fits flush, that i can fit my standard uk plug in, but again, i dont want it that big, essentially i want the reverse of what a standard ehu connection looks like.


i am happy with swapping out/over the connections from a standard fitting if necessary ..

 

[grasscutter]

I’m in Spain at the moment but Googling 240v blue flush socket brings up quite a few choices.

 

[TCG]

 

[MisterB]

I’m in Spain at the moment but Googling 240v blue flush socket brings up quite a few choices.

thanks, ive been on google, ebay, amazon etc and i cant get what i want - it just doesnt seem to be available in the format i want it. i know its an unusual ask, its basically an external 240v outlet but in the ehu style connector. my current uk three pin one works really well, its just personal preference that i would prefer to be able to plug in a fly lead similar to that used by campers in tents that have several sockets attached to it.

i would basically be using my motorhome as the plug in point as you would connect up on site.

what ive got works, but i want to make it better. we cook outside using 240v appliances, george foreman, pizza oven, induction hob etc

 

[TCG]

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[MisterB]

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thanks, its what i want BUT i dont want something like on the outside of my motorhome, im trying to find that sort of connector that fits neatly inside a flap. as i stated i am not averse to swapping out a male connection to fit a female connection like you have shown, but it must be behind a neat looking 'flap' that fits flush to the motorhome.

i can get a quite deep flush box but its rectangular and far too big for what i want, they are essentially a way to 'waterproof' a standard uk 3 pin plug

 

[Clivefog]

My point looks to have an internal part screwed into it. I would think it would be easy enough to switch male for female?

 

[Carpmart]

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If they don’t exist, could you 3d print (or ask Paul and Chrissie to) an enclosure with flap, for the above socket?

 

[tacr2man]

What you are asking for doesnt exist AFAIK ,as they use the cap on the female end to secure the male plug ,
this is about the least protruding one available
https://www.elecbee.com/en-5169-16a...-cee-industrial-panel-mount-angel-type-socket HTSH

 

[Jabstatt]

https://i0.wp.com/www.jandmelectricalltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/16A-240V-Isolator.jpg?fit=923%2C1000&ssl=1

Dismantle this and use the socket!

Tony

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[pappajohn]

i can get a quite deep flush box but its rectangular and far too big for what i want, they are essentially a way to 'waterproof' a standard uk 3 pin plug

Put a regular 3 pin socket inside a locker.......as waterproof as it can be.
The external cable will sit ALONG the bottom of the door frame, not straight out at 90°, and the door WILL shut due to flexibility in the door seal.

 

[Captain Yoghurtpot]

I don't know if thus will work for you, but we also do some cooking outside on an electric griddle/pan/wok.
First EHU cable from site bollard to an in-line ip66 rated rcd unit. Male to Female connections.

Then 2nd cable from rcd unit to a 3 way splitter. Male to Female connections.

Then 3rd cable from 1 side of splitter to van EHU. Male to Female connections.

And finally a 4th cable from the remaining splitter port to a waterproof box and multiplug 3 pin extension to run the 240v appliances from plus outside lighting if needed , all for use within the awning, or outside if reasonable dry.
Works for me.

 

[grasscutter]

Caravan Deluxe Outlet 13A w/ Waterproof Socket (White ) ALT/J215W-1-27

ALT/J215W -1-27 Caravan Electricity Waterproof OUTLET 13A Flush Mounted Standard white rectangular box with a deluxe 13 amp waterproof outlet socket,

www.altecautomotive.co.uk

 

[grasscutter]

Sorry , realised you want the hook up style.

 

[gus-lopez]

What you want is this ;
A 90º plug in cable to the schuko socket with a 2pin european/spanish adaptor on the backIP44 rated .
Then just make up a fly lead with a spanish 2pin plug on one end & multi 3pin sockets on the other.https://www.leroymerlin.es/producto...gn_id=176013&dclid=CK2otYqpgowDFcecJwIdIFs9PA

I have one but never seen one with a 3pin uk socket on.

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[meanders]

Hi Dave. https://www.pcelectric.at/shop/en/detail/cee-industrial-plugs-and-sockets/cee-architectural-range/cee-flush-socket-outlet-incl-flush-socket-design-16a-3p-9h-ip44-white-883-9v.html might be what you are looking for.

 

[MichaelT]

Quite a few here

240v Hook-up - for Motorhomes & Caravans

Rainbow Conversions supply all the equipment to undertake your own DIY motorhome or campervan conversion.

www.rainbow-conversions.co.uk

 

[Roby2008]

What you want is this ;
A 90º plug in cable to the schuko socket with a 2pin european/spanish adaptor on the backIP44 rated .
Then just make up a fly lead with a spanish 2pin plug on one end & multi 3pin sockets on the other.https://www.leroymerlin.es/producto...gn_id=176013&dclid=CK2otYqpgowDFcecJwIdIFs9PA

I have one but never seen one with a 3pin uk socket on.

I have one of these too, very useful, I plug in a 4 outlet socket, a garden heavy duty waterproof one......

 

[MisterB]

https://i0.wp.com/www.jandmelectricalltd.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/16A-240V-Isolator.jpg?fit=923%2C1000&ssl=1

Dismantle this and use the socket!

Tony

i think thats the most likely end result ....

 

[MisterB]

Hi Dave. https://www.pcelectric.at/shop/en/detail/cee-industrial-plugs-and-sockets/cee-architectural-range/cee-flush-socket-outlet-incl-flush-socket-design-16a-3p-9h-ip44-white-883-9v.html might be what you are looking for.

Thanks Robin, that is pretty damn close to what i am looking for

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[MisterB]

Quite a few here

240v Hook-up - for Motorhomes & Caravans

Rainbow Conversions supply all the equipment to undertake your own DIY motorhome or campervan conversion.

www.rainbow-conversions.co.uk

perfect other than the sat tv and 12v connections that i dont need .... i assume though that the intended use is exactly as i want, but in their case i think they are for using in an awning to a caravan. so they can have sat tv from a dish on the roof, or feed into the caravan from a portable sat dish.

 

[MisterB]

Put a regular 3 pin socket inside a locker.......as waterproof as it can be.
The external cable will sit ALONG the bottom of the door frame, not straight out at 90°, and the door WILL shut due to flexibility in the door seal.

i already have an external socket, but its a standard uk three pin socket, it works fine and does what i want it to do, but i just want to make it better

 

[MichaelT]

perfect other than the sat tv and 12v connections that i dont need .... i assume though that the intended use is exactly as i want, but in their case i think they are for using in an awning to a caravan. so they can have sat tv from a dish on the roof, or feed into the caravan from a portable sat dish.

Just keep loading more and you may find what you need, there's some on magnum motorhome too

Site Electrics - Magnum Motorhomes

magnummotorhomes.co.uk

 

[Silverman]

I'm a bit confused as to what you want, but this is what I have if that's any good.