James Salisbury nntp.dsl.pipex.com @invalid
wibbled on Wednesday 03 February 2010 09:41

Hi,
The unit you have found is for plugging a caravan in. Something like
this is needed
http://uk.farnell.com/pro-power/sq16...t-interlocked-
switch-240v/dp/1017260
and fit a 16A breaker and rcd as required.


I should have added that. IEE Regs (17th) preclude fitting unshuttered
sockets in a domestic premises (although I wouldn't worry too much for a
workshop *if* the socket were nice and high) - just in case you have
(visiting) kids...

But the best approach is the interlocked socket James mentions here.
On=can't pull the plug out, and Off=isolated. Can't engage isolator without
inserting a plug. There are other makes too (eg MK), all termed as
interlocked.

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