sockets switch fusing??

[Paulbarrett]

I use the exact same heater in my workshop, never had any issues.

 

[normspanners]

I use the exact same heater in my workshop, never had any issues.

but are you switching it off using the heater control or the socket switch

 

[Paulbarrett]

Good point, thinking about it I leave it plugged in and use heater switch

 

[normspanners]

Good point, thinking about it I leave it plugged in and use heater switch

 

[brightspark]

-apliances shouldn't be switched off at the socket if there still under load -every time u do it u will get arcing on the contacts. the more u do it the more they burn eventualy-the mating surfaces are that bad they will -only carry half the rated current and burn out

 

[Wallace]

I have one of those from Machine Mart, had to replace the plug with a better quality Duraplug as the fuse holder on the original burnt out.

 

[Wallace]

To add, I have old MK metal clad sockets and use the heater switches for on & off and the thermostatic switch for room temperature . The socket suffered a scorch mark on the front face from the burnt out fuse holder and switches ok. The heater fan runs constantly so there is a small current draw when the thermostat cuts out. Did consider a 16A plug but would limit where I can use the heater and I kept an eye on the Duraplug after fitting checking the temperature and it runs warm but not hot.

 

[the snooper]

To add, I have old MK metal clad sockets and use the heater switches for on & off and the thermostatic switch for room temperature . The socket suffered a scorch mark on the front face from the burnt out fuse holder and switches ok. The heater fan runs constantly so there is a small current draw when the thermostat cuts out. Did consider a 16A plug but would limit where I can use the heater and I kept an eye on the Duraplug after fitting checking the temperature and it runs warm but not hot.

If you used a 16 amp plug you could always make up a lead with a 13amp plug and 16amp socket so you could use the heater elsewhere

 

[Wallace]

True, I have those.

 

[NickyEng]

Some of the new sockets these days are pretty poorly made with not enough conducting material inside, so cause resistance on high load circuits at the socket. I had the same problem with the big current draw from our tumble dryer. I changed to an Mk socket and Been fine since. 3k is pushing it abit too

 

[the snooper]

Some of the new sockets these days are pretty poorly made with not enough conducting material inside, so cause resistance on high load circuits at the socket. I had the same problem with the big current draw from our tumble dryer. I changed to an Mk socket and Been fine since. 3k is pushing it abit too

3000 watts should be fine unless the socket is poorly made, at 230v 3000 watts is 13.043 amps they should be made with some head room and not at the very limit

 

[johnakay]

thanks. in future I'll turn it of on the heater instead.