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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 03/4/2017

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It isn't correct to join 2 cables together,there is a good reason that the regs stipulate the max length for a hookup cable of 25m + or- 2m.
saxo1

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Quote: Originally posted by saxo1 on 03/4/2017

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It isn't correct to join 2 cables together,there is a good reason that the regs stipulate the max length for a hookup cable of 25m + or- 2m.
saxo1

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Quote: Originally posted by Opensauce on 03/4/2017

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I've seen foreign caravanners using 50m extension reels as ehu cables. Just use your 2 leads plugged together with join protected against wet.

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Quote: Originally posted by peter1474 on 03/4/2017

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Quote: Originally posted by Opensauce on 03/4/2017

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I've seen foreign caravanners using 50m extension reels as ehu cables. Just use your 2 leads plugged together with join protected against wet.

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Agreed, you wouldn't be able to buy the protector if it was illegal.
Seen a few sites where you need to use a 15m + 25m joined.

The protectors are just a mechanical protection,they aren't rated against water ingress,the joints are rated at IP 44!
Legality doesn't enter into it they require no more legislation than a plastic bag and they aren't illegal!
The regs state that the EHU post should not be more than 20m from the furthermost point on a pitch,if it is, what other safety regs are they ignoring?
it is a condition of their licence that the electrics are tested and conform to BS 7671.
Just because foreigners do it doesn't make it safe!
I often wonder at the mentality of some caravanners when they insist that tyres be changed at 5 years old,when there is no such rule ,yet are prepared to ignore a regulation formulated by experts in their field to ensure electrical safety.
saxo1

Quote: Originally posted by navver on 03/4/2017

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Two cables joined by a plug and socket are accessible to small children who can stick their fingers in the hole. Not nice.

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