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Old 03-10-2017, 13:16   #1
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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.

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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.

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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.
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Yes, if possible tuck the extension socket away somewhere behind the freezer or adjacent cabinets for example.
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer

Thanks Julian and Osem for your advice.
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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.
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer

I installed a socket closer to the freezer.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Ahhh. Stick with Plan A then Den, just make sure the fuse is 13amps.
l was looking at this one.

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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.
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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.
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Wall mount the extension lead?
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Yes l we will do that Taf.
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