Jazzer Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 I have a Casto water heater which I have not usedin the 3 years I have owned my house,I now need to use it but see that there is a plug of 2" diameter with 2 large round pins and a Uk type square shape on the top, but horizoantal rather then vertical. make Legrand 20a 400 v. Is it safe to replace with a French plug or is there some other kind of socket I am missing? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Punch Posted June 3, 2009 Share Posted June 3, 2009 What you have is a three pin 20A French plug, which would mean that the water heater may be rated more than a standard 16A plug could cope with. What is the power rating and voltage on the heater ? This is important, as this plug could either be used for single phase ( Live, neutral and earth) or two phase ( two phases and earth). In any case, the Regs say that a water heater (being a fixed appliance) should be wired directly to a "boitier de connection" rather than a plug and socket, but it is difficult to know what you actually have in terms of a water heater. If you can give me some more info, I will be glad to help further.www.punchardrenovation.com Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzer Posted June 4, 2009 Author Share Posted June 4, 2009 Very many thanks for that-without going any further I think I need an electrician! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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