Regarding a chest freezer
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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.
http://ao.com/product/zfc620wap-zanu...-29355-33.aspx
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03-10-2017, 12:40
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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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03-10-2017, 12:44
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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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03-10-2017, 13:07
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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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03-10-2017, 13:08
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
Thanks Julian and Osem for your advice.
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03-10-2017, 14:49
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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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03-10-2017, 16:07
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
I installed a socket closer to the freezer.
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03-10-2017, 16:31
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
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I installed a socket closer to the freezer.
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That'd be the best solution. Shouldn't cost too much for a local electrician to fit a spur.
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
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That'd be the best solution. Shouldn't cost too much for a local electrician to fit a spur.
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Its a housing trust place so one cannot do that Osem.
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03-10-2017, 16:43
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
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Its a housing trust place so one cannot do that Osem.
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Ahhh. Stick with Plan A then Den, just make sure the fuse is 13amps.
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
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Ahhh. Stick with Plan A then Den, just make sure the fuse is 13amps.
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l was looking at this one.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/...?ie=UTF8&psc=1
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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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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
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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.
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It will be tucked in on the left side of the freezer so no one can step on it.
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
Wall mount the extension lead?
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Re: Regarding a chest freezer
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Wall mount the extension lead?
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Yes l we will do that Taf.
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