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denphone

03-10-2017 12:16

Regarding a chest freezer

We have bought a small chest freezer for the kitchen but the lead is not long enough to go into the main socket so can l buy a heavy duty extension cord so that we can plug it into that and if so what one would be suitable.

Any help would be appreciated.

http://ao.com/product/zfc620wap-zanu...-29355-33.aspx

Osem	03-10-2017 12:40

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Freezers don't use a lot of power so I'd think virtually any 13amp fused extension lead would be more than adequate. Although they're low powered (50-150 watts IIRC) the motor will cut in/out according to the thermostat and the resulting surges can cause 3amp and 5amp fuses to blow.

Julian

03-10-2017 12:44

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Pretty sure the concern from most manufacturers is that people will get a 4 gang extension cord and plug other things in alongside the freezer.

Personally I would use the shortest possible 1 gang 13A extension cord.

I would also make sure the socket is not on the floor.

Osem	03-10-2017 13:07

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Yes, if possible tuck the extension socket away somewhere behind the freezer or adjacent cabinets for example.

denphone

03-10-2017 13:08

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Thanks Julian and Osem for your advice.

raging bull

03-10-2017 14:49

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

I have used a 3pin weatherproof plug/socket (normally used for outside garden power tools).
Short length of 2.5mm 3 core cable, job done and sorted.

Taf	03-10-2017 16:07

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

I installed a socket closer to the freezer.

Osem	03-10-2017 16:31

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35918884)

I installed a socket closer to the freezer.

That'd be the best solution. Shouldn't cost too much for a local electrician to fit a spur.

denphone

03-10-2017 16:40

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35918885)

That'd be the best solution. Shouldn't cost too much for a local electrician to fit a spur.

Its a housing trust place so one cannot do that Osem.

Osem	03-10-2017 16:43

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35918886)

Its a housing trust place so one cannot do that Osem.

Ahhh. Stick with Plan A then Den, just make sure the fuse is 13amps. :tu:

denphone

03-10-2017 16:59

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35918887)

Ahhh. Stick with Plan A then Den, just make sure the fuse is 13amps. :tu:

l was looking at this one.

https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Osem	03-10-2017 17:05

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Looks alright. Do you need it to be over 6ft long though? You don't want any excess flex being a trip hazard so tuck it behind something so it's out of the way.

denphone

03-10-2017 17:09

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35918889)

Looks alright. Do you need it to be over 6ft long though? You don't want any excess flex being a trip hazard so tuck it behind something so it's out of the way.

It will be tucked in on the left side of the freezer so no one can step on it.

Taf	03-10-2017 17:16

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Wall mount the extension lead?

denphone

04-10-2017 06:22

Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Quote:

Originally Posted by Taf (Post 35918892)

Wall mount the extension lead?

Yes l we will do that Taf.

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