Is it safe to supply a single phase machine from a 3 phase 5 pin commando socket?

The socket rating is ok (32A, FLA of machine is 24A), but current would only be drawn on one phase

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  • What danger do you envisage might occur?

    One thing to check is whether the equipment manufacturer has a specific overcurrent protective device rating (some German machines, for example, specify 25 A, which can be tricky in the UK.

    And of course, if using a socket-outlet rated up to 32 A, is the outlet RCD protected in line with Regulation 411.3.3?

  • Thank you for the note about specific over current protective device rating.

    I was wondering if there would be a danger associated with the loads being unbalanced for the 3 phase breaker supplying the socket.

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