16 amp blow fuse purchase

[Dale allison]

hi guys, has any one seen these... Ebay item number ............... , was wondering if I can replace 13amp extension fuse for one of these? I get past 130 amp on stick set and 13 amp fuse just goes :/ the joys eh lol

 

[rtbcomp]

No. 13A extensions, 3-pin plugs are rated at 13A maximum. If you want to get more power to to your welder install a 16 or 32 amp blue socket and fit the corresponding plug to your welder.

 

[Shedendman]

No. 13A extensions, 3-pin plugs are rated at 13A maximum. If you want to get more power to to your welder install a 16 or 32 amp blue socket and fit the corresponding plug to your welder.

What lead/cable would you recommend for such upgrading?
Something thats been on my mind also

 

[rtbcomp]

I'll leave that to the electricians. They'll need to know what you intend to run and the length of cable from the consumer unit to the socket.

 

[Shedendman]

Opps crossed wires i think(excuse the pun)
Its the actually extension cable itself i meant

 

[rtbcomp]

Pretty much the same applies, the longer the lead the thicker the wire you need to avoid voltage drop. For a high current device like a welder you'll need a hefty extension lead, not the sort you'd pick up at the local hardware shop.

This has been discussed quite a lot on here, search "extension lead" &c

 

[brightspark]

on a 13 amp plug and socket your only going to get 2.5mm flex in to it next up is 16 amp round socket and plug and go up to 4.0mm flex 2.5mm will well cover 16 amp, but using a long lead u get voltage drop so 4.0mm will be better

 

[Dale allison]

It's a 10m extension so it shouldn't be too bad with the 16 amp fuse in, I didn't want to stick a bolt in because that would give the full 32 amps and I'm almost positive something could go wrong with that I'll put a post on on Tuesday when it comes, would be nice to get full use out of my set especially when I upgrade, if it doesn't work I'll just upgrade to a gen set.

 

[Robotstar5]

I've removed the ebay item number to stop anyone else attempting to uprate a BS1363 13A plug above it's rated capacity, if you wish to ignore the advice of qualified electricians I hope your house insurance is up to date.

 

[F124nny]

Best plugging welder straight in to wall and extending the torch and earth welding cable

 

[rtbcomp]

Remind me, is it dry powder for electrical fires?

 

[brightspark]

Best plugging welder straight in to wall and extending the torch and earth welding cable

your missing the point. its a 13 amp plug whether its direct in to a socket or an extension lead

 

[Wozzaaah]

Best plugging welder straight in to wall and extending the torch and earth welding cable

What would that achieve other than maybe a metre reach at best?

 

[Dale allison]

I've removed the ebay item number to stop anyone else attempting to uprate a BS1363 13A plug above it's rated capacity, if you wish to ignore the advice of qualified electricians I hope your house insurance is up to date.

You should see what we do at work...

Mod edit: unsafe suggestion removed.

 

[Wozzaaah]

You should see what we do at work...

Mod edit: unsafe suggestion removed.

That's twice you've suggested ridiculously dangerous things in this thread and we've had to edit them out.
You might have a death wish but please remember that most of our members don't.

 

[F124nny]

An extension lead makes the amps higher so the machine has to work harder. Which will blow your fuse.

If your going to use an extension get the thickest cable and also as short as you need it.