Legalities Of Modding An Electrical Cord

[expanda]

More information coming soon....

 

[Bank of Dad]

If its to fit a 10 amp plug at one end and 15 amp at the other end - I wouldn't!

 

[ElectricGuru]

I have spoken many times on this but I trust this will be sufficient as a reference.

http://www.justice.qld.gov.au/fair-and-safe-work/electrical-safety/for-householders-and-consumers/dontdiy

Please take the time to read this and truly understand what you are playing with when that little voice in your head says "Can't be that hard to do..."

 

[Bank of Dad]

Nuff said EG.

 

[D4Dazz]

Hey EG

An old trick so you could use your 15amp lead in a standard 10amp socket was to shave down the the earth pin. Do you know what risks potential could arise from this practice...You sound like you know what you are talking about!


Cheers
Dazz

 

[macca]

My theory is they are different for a reason. The guru's will say what the risk is but I think fire would be up there. I am only a plumber but High amps through a small wire equals heat and also potential damage to appliances.

 

[andrea]

We have the ampfibian and mum and dad have been using it while they're staying with us. Their van is 2 years old and our house is 1.5 years old so all wiring is new. There have been a number of times where their van has activated the ampfibian safety switch and not their vans (usually wgen running the toaster, kettle and microwave at the same time). For our families safety we are very greatful for the protection

 

[Antman]

Peeps they are different for a reason. No amount of modifying is going to make it safe to do. Get the right appliance i.e. ampfibian, or 15am power socket in your house.

 

[ElectricGuru]

We have the ampfibian and mum and dad have been using it while they're staying with us. Their van is 2 years old and our house is 1.5 years old so all wiring is new. There have been a number of times where their van has activated the ampfibian safety switch and not their vans (usually wgen running the toaster, kettle and microwave at the same time). For our families safety we are very greatful for the protection

Hey Andrea, how are you going?

For the record:
- Toaster = 5 Amps
- Kettle = 10 Amps
- Microwave = 8 Amps

Total of about 20 - 25 A depending on makes of applicances doesn't work well for too long out of a 10 A socket outlet, hence why protection is required. Good to hear yours is working.

Antman, you are spot on. Cheers

 

[andrea]

Hey Electric Guru! not going too bad. This time of the year though there are never enough hours in the day or days in the weekend!!! Thanks for the breakdown of the power usage too! Very handy!