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DT

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Shore power outlets swap
« on: March 24 2015, 22:08 »
Hi
Looking to convert Euro style two prong to Aust standard three for my shore power outlets.
Where can get something similar to exchange these with the least modification.
Thanks,

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #1 on: March 25 2015, 01:06 »
I have just changed my double two pin sockets in the galley as I noticed they were getting too warm when running a fan heater one day.  I replaced them with CBE Sockets which is straight swap for the existing ones, same size so no extra holes to cut etc.  I got mine from camperworks.com as they are the same as used in motor home and caravans.  End result is excellent and no more adapters, now I will change the rest out.

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #2 on: March 26 2015, 01:10 »
The ones on my boat are made by Berker, they are like this


http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/121375853427
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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #3 on: March 26 2015, 12:20 »
Thanks  for your reply. I will contact them , CBE to see if they do aussi style power points.
Everything down here is a little different from the rest of the world , kangaroos included.
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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #4 on: March 28 2015, 08:43 »
Hi DT,I would be interested to learn what you find. I have been intending to convert the power outlets on our Bav 36 as well. We are in Lake Macquarie, NSW.
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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #5 on: March 28 2015, 09:29 »
This is the store you want.
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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #7 on: April 03 2015, 00:52 »

Fantastic ......thanks. Nice and easy to do a straight swap-over, hopefully.
 
I will let you know how it goes.

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #8 on: April 08 2015, 01:56 »
I am sure you will find power point sockets at Australian electrical shops such as Lawrence and Hanson. Take a photo of your current euro sockets and have the dimensions noted and you should have no troubles. Caravan suppliers also may have smaller sizes.
My Bavaria 40 already had aussie plug socket installed... along with safety switch... an absolute must!

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #9 on: April 10 2015, 23:43 »
Thanks Anthony I will try the suggested company.

I did get a reply from ABC components , thanks Nigel, unfortunately they will not supply to Aust. There is a Aust supplier listed I am get to contact them.

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #10 on: April 11 2015, 14:28 »
I changed the whole socket arrangement and installed proper 13A sockets, easy enough to do

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #11 on: April 12 2015, 07:59 »
I took the easy way out - you can buy replacement 2-pin plugs in many hardware stores in France. Cut off the 3-pin plug of your device and fit the 2-pin replacement  >:D

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Re: Shore power outlets swap
« Reply #12 on: April 13 2015, 06:01 »
AH

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