Range of heavy duty adaptors to enable:
- 230v 16A CEE 60309 commando plug to be connected to a 230v 63A socket
- 230v 32A CEE 60309 commando plug to be connected to a 230v 63A socket
- 230v 16A CEE 60309 commando plug to be connected to a 415v 63A socket
- 230v 32A CEE 60309 commando plug to be connected to a 415v 63A socket
- 415v 16A CEE 60309 commando plug to be connected to a 415v 63A socket
- 415v 32A CEE 60309 commando plug to be connected to a 415v 63A socket
If you are unsure which adaptor you need, please refer to the connectors guide on our generators page.
When a plug with a lower current rating is connected to a supply socket with a higher rating, it is absolutely vital that the plug is protected by a circuit breaker (MCB) of the appropriate rating (e.g. a 16A circuit breaker to protect a 16A plug). Without the correct MCB, the appliance will only be protected by the 63A circuit breaker supplying the socket. In the case of a fault, the cable and appliance, which are only rated at 16A, could become dangerously hot, causing an electrical fire, without tripping the 63A MCB.
Unfortunately the use of unprotected adaptors without an MCB is a common problem found on the inspection of temporary installations, mainly due to unscrupulous online suppliers providing them for sale, with no regard to the serious safety risk. A picture is provided below to illustrate the dangerous item:
Specification:
- IP65 rated weatherproof enclosure.
- Single phase dimensions W105mm x H158mm x D115mm, three phase W128mm x H200mm x D100mm.
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Type C MCB.
- Heavy duty IEC 60309 connectors.
- 0.4m of cable on input/output.
- Industrial specification H07RN-F rubber cable, specifically manufactured for harsh environments with high mechanical, chemical, water and UV resistance. Flexibility and performance is retained over a wide temperature range (-25 to 55°C). Find out what’s so special about this cable.
