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pablomc

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Not quite, I'm afraid. I wanted the square unit and the additional inputs for aerials.
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Our van has this connector and an aerial input is there also, but just a coax end with a satellite type connector on it. This feeds to a socket by the TV which means it can be used for either an external aerial or satellite, you just need the correct connector when extending to the TV or Sat receiver (e.g. sat to TV or sat to sat).

Not exactly what you are after, but another option to consider.

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I'm with Brian on this one Wyn, it looks like a standard 16 amp hook up socket Don't know why they called it a continental:RollEyes:
What are you trying to achieve, maybe there are better alternatives to that devise:thumb: do you really need Hook up, TV point, Sat input. 12 volt socket all in one:Eeek:
You must use some fancy sites with all those amenities:winky:
Ps it hasn't got a phone socket:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
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I emailed and asked:

Can you clarify , Product Code: 1798 http://www.caravanaccessoryshop.co.uk/index.php?_a=viewProd&productId=1798&added=1

Description says it has a 'continental ' mains socket .. Is this not a standard 16amp 3 pin blue DIN socket ?

If not, what mains plug fits it ?

Reply ..

The photograph and description is correct. It is an additional utility socket and does not have a UK 3 pin socket
Regards,
Melissa
www.caravanaccessoryshop.co.uk

looks like it's a socket not an EHU inlet .. and if so, could not be used as an inlet as it will have female pins...

still confused :RollEyes:
 
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So they are actually outlets and not inlets, then. Hmmm, I wonder if anyone makes what I'm after then a mains inlet with aerial inlets at well?

Wyn

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£10 says it is a 16 amp inlet for Hook Up, its description say mains inlet
Me thinks melisa has her knickers in a twist
she thinks your asking if it has a uk 13 amp 3 pin socket:Doh:
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Couldnt let that go without making a phone call and got them to open one up:thumb:
it is actually a continental two pin outlet not an inlet as described:Doh:
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:thumb::thumb::thumb: just quickly while i was in the pilot factory in france 4 weeks ago,, seems al new e/u m/h are being fitted with this type of unit as standard,,, makes fitting the wiring loom easyer:thumb::thumb::thumb:
 
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Couldnt let that go without making a phone call and got them to open one up:thumb:
it is actually a continental two pin outlet not an inlet as described:Doh:
Geo

Yes I got the same response when I phoned them. So now I'm after the same kind of arrangement but with mains input

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But they dont sell any continental males so you could use it:Doh:
Would need to see one in the flesh to see if it could be adapted to a 16 amp either in or out, would be better than a continental:RollEyes:
 

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Thinking about this
We RVrs have the same problem with our exterior American sockets
We get round round it by having a short extension lead with an American plug one end and a 13 amp socket on the other:thumb:
Could you not do the same but with a continental plug and 13 or 16 amp socket
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Thinking about this
We RVrs have the same problem with our exterior American sockets
We get round round it by having a short extension lead with an American plug one end and a 13 amp socket on the other:thumb:
Could you not do the same but with a continental plug and 13 or 16 amp socket
Geo

A continental plug with short cable to a UK 16A plug (not socket) would work.. but the polarity could be either way when you plugged it in ... not going there :Doh: :roflmto:
 

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its an auxiliary multi OUTLET plate to power stuff outdoors/in an awning etc and is wrongly listed as an inlet plate

best bet would be an 'empty' box (yes, thats what its called) and fit your own TV/sat/12v sockets etc but you should NEVER use a hookup lead with a PLUG of any type at BOTH ends...the pins are exposed in a plug and theres a very real risk of electrocution.
 

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A continental plug with short cable to a UK 16A plug (not socket) would work. but the polarity could be either way when you plugged it in ... not going there :Doh: :roflmto:

you should NEVER use a hookup lead with a PLUG of any type at BOTH ends...the pins are exposed in a plug and theres a very real risk of electrocution.

absolutely John .. that's why I said PLUG .. for the short cable connection ..

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A continental plug with short cable to a UK 16A plug (not socket) would work.. but the polarity could be either way when you plugged it in ... not going there :Doh: :roflmto:
I was theoreticly suggesting use as an outlet Jim:RollEyes:
ie as we do on our RVs
 

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Sooo,, what is wrong with buying one of those units and simply swapping the socket out for a hookup plug then ?

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I did ask wyn what the project was, as ther may be a better solution but alas its top secret:ROFLMAO::ROFLMAO:
 

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Sooo,, what is wrong with buying one of those units and simply swapping the socket out for a hookup plug then ?

Nothing John, if you can find an inlet plug that would physically fit ..

All the ones I've seen are either surface mounted..like this

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or integral to the box ..like this

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or .. like this

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To calrify, what I wanted to do is as follows:

a) My current (no pun intended!) mains inlet box -
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has a cover which has become very discoloured and is stiff and is cracking due to the force required to lift it.

b) I have an aerial extension lead for use on sites which provide that service in poor reception areas and hang it out of a window or hatch since I don't really want to drill unneccessary holes in the M/H.

So when I saw this:


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I thought I could kill at least two birds with this stone! However I checked with the suppliers who told me that the mains connection was a continental outlet socket not an inlet one. :Doh: So I was wondering if anyone had come across the same sort of arrangement but with a mains inlet socket for EHU together with the aerial socket.

Wyn

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Ah So:thumb:
Then what about fitting one of Link Removed into any hook up socket you do finish up with
 
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Yes I am considering that kind of arrangement. One drawback however is that most of the inlet fitments are quite deep and I'm not sure if it would be easy to fiddle about trying to insert the coax plug into the socket. The one on offer didn't have that depth problem to contend with.

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Well I tell you what I was thinking when I said it..,. I was thinking of adapting a wire end one.. Should not be too hard.. Either plastic weld it in place ( a 100w soldering iron is all I used for many many years before getting the proper kit ) or even gloops of nomorenails to hold it in place ..

But then, looking further and I realise it would take a fair old bit of mod'ing to sort it out properly so almost certainly not such a great idea from me then..

I am now searching for my hat and coat and leaving stage left !!

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