Recent content by thomp1983

Taping and filling the joints is perfectly acceptable and often done in Europe, you'll just end up with a slightly different finish to the paint compared to painting onto plaster but many people do it.

I did it when we first moved in 5 years ago so I could fit an isolator not heard anything since

I haven't watched your link but I agree it should be allowed, but there is a genuine issue around how you prevent people being coerced into it and I don't really know how you deal with that

Yes I'll be staying with a 13a 3 pin plug. The only 'negative' to the c20 connector is if someone used it when I wasn't there then potentially they could use any old iec cable instead of the one I'd have specifically for it but given it's in my private garage it's a small risk. I think I'll go...

Sorry yes the widow maker principle.

Would this commando panel socket be suitable? Or should I go with a 32a panel socket, albeit I'd assume the 16a socket has been tested to have a safety margin over 16a? https://www.toolstation.com/wessex-ip44/pAC274

Not wanting to detract from some of the knowledgeable guys in here but I'd sign up at, https://www.fordownersclub.com/ It's a very good ford forum, they've helped me with a few different issues on my mk3 focus, there's also a faq sections that covers most common issues with each generation.

So I've been back into the garage having listened to what's been said. That's my welder, looking at it again I suspect I can squeeze a commando inlet on the right between the wire feed knob and the 1/2 setting switch. Ill need to get an inlet and see. Thanks, Chris.

Would something like the below be more suitable then? https://www.12voltplanet.co.uk/ip67-waterproof-3-pin-panel-mount-locking-connector-socket-1224v-dc-20a.html

Sorry John I don't want to question your vast knowledge but why isn't a c20 suitable for 20a when advertised as such? https://uk.rs-online.com/web/p/iec-connectors/7769135 And why do you think it would be unsuitable in the situations a welder may be used in? Thanks, Chris.

Hi all, I have a sealey supermig welder and was looking at making the power cable removable when not in use. Normally I'd expect to use a blue commando socket but in this application it's not going to fit the case so I was thinking about using a c20 iec connector with the male socket mounted on...

Severn trent would find a workable solution, they'll have inherited far worse setups when everything was adopted.

As has been said, have bash at it yourself it's a fairly easy project to start with and as it's out the way won't matter if it's not perfect. Another option is to measure up the opening and keep an eye out on ebay or the like for an old upvc unit that's about the right size, you can get upvc...

A pair of these for the princely sum of £1.79 from euro car parts so I can convert the earth lead on my mig welder to a dinse fitting

If your buying it online unseen then insist on paying at least £100 of it on a credit card, if the selling company refuses then walk away.