32A PDU to 16A "commando" socket

[devgav]

Hello,

We have a PDU/Power Adapter that fully loaded can take up to 32A.

However, we're only going to be loading it under 16A. The wall socket is a 16A commando.

Can I replace the 32A commando socket on the PDU with a 16A commando socket as we're never going to be drawing more than the 16A?

However to future proof it in case someone overloads it further down the line ... I understand these are not fused, can you get a 16A "fused" commando socket? What's the best options here to make sure the PDU never pulls more than 16A?

(On a side note, anyone know the difference between a 2P+G and a 2P+E commando socket?)

Thanks!!!!

 

[holmslaw]

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[electronicsuk]

If your 16A outlet has been properly installed then it should already be controlled upstream by a 16A protective device (or perhaps 20A at most, though more unusual). You should still be careful to avoid overloading the outlet, as a 16A OCPD isn't going to trip the second you draw more than 16A, but there's nothing inherently unsafe about changing the 32A plug for a 16A.

 

[RF Lighting]

can you get a 16A "fused" commando socket?

Just swap the RCD for a 16A circuit breaker.

It ain't cheap though

 

[securespark]

No. It isn't.

Prepare for a second mortgage...

 

[plugwash]

Do you have a picture of this PDU and of the "socket" you plan to replace on it? when you say "socket" do you really mean inlet?