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http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5232-2978-1/1?AID=9479574&PID=1428744&mpre=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/electrical-hook-up-camping-caravan-tent-socket_W0QQitemZ230136254669QQihZ013QQcategoryZ90870QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I had a look at this and I don't think it looks safe .If you look at the description it would have you think otherwise.

so if you seasoned campers could tell me wether I'm right or wrong it would be much appreciated because im just putting the finishing touches to my gear for our 1st camping trip

Thanks

NO !!!!

You need one of these:  http://www.ukcampsite.co.uk/articles/view.asp?id=81

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Brainhertz (clique of 1)

Our EHU is homemade by OH and this thread got me thinking so I've just phoned him to ask is it safe.

He says yes and has told me its "2.5mm Arctic cable" so it stay flexible and easy to use without kinking it. It goes into a "MK Outdoor Double RCD Protected Socket" so everything is protected, or so he says. He's been "in the trade" for more years than we care to think about.

What do you think?

Should I buy a Proper one?

I wouldnt argue with OH if I were you....lol...It sounds fine to me...but there again I am about to construct one exactly the same.

They are better than those you buy as they are IP66 rated if itsd the same as mine

Yes, even when you plug into the socket, the cover still seals it off so no water can get in to it.

And as I understand it, those RCD things stop you from getting electricuted.

I guess they are the same sort of thing as we have at home as all our house sockets are protected according to OH.

Quote: Originally posted by campinggirl29 on 31/5/2007

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Why do so many people come on here asking if Ebay, homemade, illegal (probably) EHUs are safe? They think that they can save 30 quid but will end up electocuting themselves and setting the tent on fire!

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Probably because they are not qualified electricians.

Campinggirl,  don't be too hard on them - surely if you don't know,  then it is better to ask especially important where electricity is involved?

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Brainhertz (clique of 1)

Quote: Originally posted by geo74 on 31/5/2007

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http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5232-2978-1/1?AID=9479574&PID=1428744&mpre=http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5232-2978-1/1?AID=9479574&PID=1428744&mpre=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/electrical-hook-up-camping-caravan-tent-socket_W0QQitemZ230136254669QQihZ013QQcategoryZ90870QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

I had a look at this and I don't think it looks safe .If you look at the description it would have you think otherwise.

so if you seasoned campers could tell me wether I'm right or wrong it would be much appreciated because im just putting the finishing touches to my gear for our 1st camping trip

Thanks

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Campinggirl can you go back to the top and re-read my post because I dont think you read it right I was pointing it out that I didnt think it looked safe but if you read the product description it makes it out to be legally safe .

Go easy on me I'm new to this lark

Happy Camping

Geo

Oh forgot to mention thanks for all the post's on this guys & gals your tips and comments have all been taken on board.

Happy Camping

Geo

New to all this but bought mine from the website www.tag-leisure.co.uk .  The company also sells on ebay too so if you bid right you can get the EHU at a great price and it's reputable too.  Now I need to find the perfect campsite!

http://rover.ebay.com/rover/1/710-5232-2978-1/1?AID=9479574&PID=1428744&mpre=http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/SUNNCAMP-MOBILE-MAINS-HOOK-UP-RCD-LEAD-CARAVAN-CAMPING_W0QQitemZ250119761876QQihZ015QQcategoryZ90870QQssPageNameZWDVWQQrdZ1QQcmdZViewItem

N2C (new 2 camping)