Catering trailer connection question....

[Tintin10]

That depends.
If your feed is I independently fused, ie the fuse to the 16a socket has nothing else off it, then you should be ok. But if he has other things off this circuit, then you might cause him issues.
You have just dropped in the fact that you are setting up your Chuck wagon next to a petrol station.
How close are u to the pumps and petrol storage. That might be the bigger issue.

Im about 30m away from the pumps etc, down a 10ft ramp with 2 building between us. Its just they have a spare connection at the side of their building on the way down the ramp.

 

[Paul228]

Ok.
Hopefully that's everything answered.
Do we get a free burger n brew if we roll up and say we are forum members ??

 

[Paul228]

@rsgaz worth a try
Free brew for our Kent based forum members.
And if he brings his Chuck wagon up to the city of culture I will expect free food all day

 

[telectrix]

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[telectrix]

@rsgaz worth a try
Free brew for our Kent based forum members.
And if he brings his Chuck wagon up to the city of culture I will expect free food all day

he'd not be wise bringing the wagon to the true city of culture, Liverpool. it's be on bricks within 2 minutes of him parking up.

 

[Tintin10]

Yeah no sweat. If you mention electrician forum, you get a free brew.

Thanks for the info.

 

[ruston]

And it rules out the naked flames lol. Are you replacing a one that has always been there ?

 

[Tintin10]

And it rules out the naked flames lol. Are you replacing a one that has always been there ?

No, 1st time anyway has been there. Im well away from anything combustible though. Except my own gas bottles which are in a separate metal box on top of the A frame.

 

[ruston]

There are strict regulations on forecourts , but I expect that is taken care of and you are aware of it.

 

[Paul228]

There are strict regulations on forecourts , but I expect that is taken care of and you are aware of it.

I am fairly sure there is.
I've only ever done electrical work on a forecourt once. I remember a specialist from the petroleum industry telling us about all switches etc having having spark arrestors. They supplied all the gear. Even the JB' s had to be resin filled to prevent re-entry.
It was back in the 90s and I can't remember the details.

 

[ruston]

There is , I worked for BP for awhile , mainly at the depots , warehouses and offices in Manchester and Birmingham .
I am the same , it was in the early 80's and my memory is not great , but there are very strict controls on lighting etc.

 

[Paul228]

The op says he's 30m away and there are a couple of buildings between.
So I plead the 5th

 

[ruston]

Well I missed that bit lol. They have just built a Greggs take away about 100 feet from the pumps on the forecourt of our local Shell filling station , so I will join you lol.

 

[Tintin10]

Ok, I need more help!

I cannot find a place to get a 16a to 32a adapter? So Im thinking a way around it is to use a 16a plug to a standard plug > then running an extension lead off that to run the bare minimum items in the van, bypassing the inlet on my van altogether.

Is this an option??

 

[telectrix]

Ok, I need more help!

I cannot find a place to get a 16a to 32a adapter? So Im thinking a way around it is to use a 16a plug to a standard plug > then running an extension lead off that to run the bare minimum items in the van, bypassing the inlet on my van altogether.

Is this an option??

NO. get a 32A lead and replace the 32A plug (supply end) with a 16A plug.

 

[Tintin10]

NO. get a 32A lead and replace the 32A plug (supply end) with a 16A plug.

Didnt even know you could do that!

Is it difficult/should I definitely get someone else to do it for me, if so then who do you think could/would at short notice?
Or can I do it myself?

Thanks mate!

 

[telectrix]

you could try asking on here . leesparkykent is in your neck of the woods, as are a few other members. suresomebody could soon suss it out for you.

 

[Tintin10]

you could try asking on here . leesparkykent is in your neck of the woods, as are a few other members. suresomebody could soon suss it out for you.

Thanks mate.

Just watched a video which basically shows you just have to strip down to 9mm then use the colour coded holes for the corresponding wires and snap on, then twist closed?

That sounds like my kind of skill level!

 

[HandySparks]

Thanks mate.

Just watched a video which basically shows you just have to strip down to 9mm then use the colour coded holes for the corresponding wires and snap on, then twist closed?

That sounds like my kind of skill level!

For your own safety, get a local electrician to do it.

 

[ruston]

Considering where it is l would take that advice from Handyspark.
you do not want to be messing about with it to be honest.