How do i do a hardwire???????????

[keith405]

Hi all i just got a 24volt jump starter and when i got it home to charge it it said do NOT use standard 13amp plug. I phone the shop back up and the guy said i would need to do a hardwire on my fusebox just like a cooker, do i get thick wire and wire it to the same fuse is the cooker in my fusebox or what other way can i do this to charge the jump starter?
Thanks for any info
Keith

 

[Spark123]

What sort of current rating does it require? I take it that its for starting lorries/busses or the likes? Might be better to look into having an adequately rated Ceeform socket installed.

 

[EdwardCurrent]

Hello,

Can you tell us the make/model of this 'jump start' unit please.

Many Thanks,

Ed

 

[keith405]

Hi there, it is a clarke bc520n start/charge, battery booster it say's
model number bc520n- 33amps.
This is from the instructions these chargers must be connected to a supply having a rated capacity of greater than 13amps. A normal 13amp(BS1363) plug must NOT be used.

 

[keith405]

Hi spark it is for a HGV horsebox what is a Ceeform socket and how easy is it to install?
Thanks

 

[Spark123]

Ceeforms, also known by their MK name Commando are the industrial type sockets. They are not really difficult to install, they come in water resistant versions which can be installed outside. The normal sizes for these are 16A, 32A or 63A. 240v ones are blue.
The only problem there is yours appears to need a 33A supply, so the hardwire to a 40A supply may be a nicer option.

 

[keith405]

Hi spark would it be ok to wire the lead into the cooker fuse and charge the charger as needed with the commando type. On the fuse for the cooker it is 35amp that is the highest fuse in the box.

 

[electronicsuk]

No, you should not share the same fuse as the cooker. Doing so would overload the circuit when both the charger and cooker are in use, and even if you don't plan on running both at the same time it's still bad practice.

From your description so far I'd hazard a guess you have an old Wylex Standard or similar fusebox with no spare ways, in which case you'll likely be needing a new consumer unit. Perhaps you can provide us with some more detail?

 

[keith405]

Yes it is the old grey fusebox type is there any other way i can get round this?

 

[keith405]

Could i plug this into my wall socket for my cooker point?

 

[cheesepuff]

you mean one like this:

 

[keith405]

Yes but without the lights

 

[RF Lighting]

No you can't

The socket is still only rated to a maximum of 13A

You charger uses much more than this.

 

[keith405]

What are my options then?

 

[RF Lighting]

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