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Connectors for 200V dc

davidwalker2 over 5 years ago

I have an installation that uses 200V dc (balanced about earth but not earthed). All the installed equipment is direct wired, but I have an application that needs a plug and socket. I don't want to use the standard connectors that are also used for ac to avoid ac equipment being plugged in inadvertently. The equipment in question will draw a current around 8 amps and is metal framed, not double insulated so needs an earth. I would be grateful for any suggestions/ advice.

I am sure that this has been discussed previously, but I cannot find it on the old forum.

Many thanks,

David

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0 Roger B over 5 years ago

I would avoid the Schuko if possible, you may not have anything else on site that fits but a visiting European may find it the perfect place for his/her Europlug wallwart charger. Probably ok if it is a switchmode unit, not ok if it has a transformer.

A few years ago Conrad, a German Maplin/RS, was offering BS1363 plugs and sockets for 12V caravan use. Ok until you holiday in the UK.

Best regards

Roger
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0 Roger B over 5 years ago

I would avoid the Schuko if possible, you may not have anything else on site that fits but a visiting European may find it the perfect place for his/her Europlug wallwart charger. Probably ok if it is a switchmode unit, not ok if it has a transformer.

A few years ago Conrad, a German Maplin/RS, was offering BS1363 plugs and sockets for 12V caravan use. Ok until you holiday in the UK.

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Roger
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