Installing a 32A socket for a motor home at a domestic property

Alan B 2 months ago

I have just had an enquiry for installing a 32A commando socket to power a motor home.

(Not for EV according to the customer at least)

Assuming it is for a motor home and the customer has a TNCS or TNS supply that I have to assume is or could be TNCS, do I need to address open pen risks.

If I do need to address open pen issues the most practical solution is probably going to be an open pen detector.

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0 Chris Pearson 2 months ago

Hm! 32 A is enough for a house!

If the motor home has a 32 A plug, how will they hook up at the average camp site?

The motor home could, of course, be an EV.

Sorry, I am not answering your question, but I think treat as an EV.
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0 Chris Pearson 2 months ago

Hm! 32 A is enough for a house!

If the motor home has a 32 A plug, how will they hook up at the average camp site?

The motor home could, of course, be an EV.

Sorry, I am not answering your question, but I think treat as an EV.
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0 Alan B 2 months ago in reply to Chris Pearson

That's basically my thoughts as well.

I have more or less made my mind up that I am going to just say I believe it is likely to be used to charge an EV at some point and therefore it needs open pen detection.
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0 mapj1 2 months ago in reply to Alan B

Of you could believe that it is for a container or a caravan, and should be TT..

32A is quite a lot for a caravan, but not unknown to have the option on a big one.

Its why leads like this exist.

https://motorcables.co.uk/32-Amp-Hookup-Cable

https://motorcables.co.uk/32A-Plug-to-16A-Coupler

regs wise, I'm not sure where you stand for using an O-PEN detector for a load that is not an EV - its only actually recommended for vehicles at the moment.

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