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3 phase plugs for 240volt?

This topic has 7 replies, 4 voices, and was last updated 28 October 2024 at 20:06 by SillyOldDuffer.

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28 October 2024 at 17:27 #761638
chris bond 1
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I have a Clarke, overhead hoist in my garage, the hand held controller has a capacitor in it, and there are five wires from the controller to the hoist. Sometimes I need to be further away when using the hoist so want to cut the controller cable and fit plugs and sockes to both the hoist wire and the controller wire so I can plug in an extension cable between the hoist and controller. So short lead when I’m close, long lead when further away. My question is, can I use 5 pin 3 phase extension plugs and socckets? I have 5 core cable already. The hoist is 240 volt single phase, (domestic 13 amp). A really quick yes or no would be great, ~~By Text/SMS or Wattsapp much appreciated or eMail through site.~~ Thank you guys in anticipation. Chris 0751******** ****.****@****.com

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28 October 2024 at 17:36 #761641
noel shelley
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Could be dangerous If someone plugged it in to a 5 pin socket at 415V ! But yes it would work ! Noel.
28 October 2024 at 18:30 #761649
SillyOldDuffer
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WARNING!

Perhaps innocently Chris asks for answers thus: By Text/SMS or Wattsapp much appreciated or eMail through site. Thank you guys in anticipation. Chris 07519000889 chris.bond69@gmail.com

This could be a phishing attack. Members should avoid communicating using any of the methods requested by Chris because they give away contact information individuals probably want to keep private. Answers on the forum or using the forum’s Private Message system maintain anonymity.

Chris. I do hope you’re not one of the bad guys! However, not forum etiquette to inhibit answers as requested, or to invite forum members to open alternative comms channels. Your question should only be answered on the forum in the normal way.

If you have to ask about using 5-pin 3-phase connectors for a non-standard purpose, I suggest the simple answer is NO. The circumstances in which the answer might be YES require explanation; why it’s not quite black and white simple needs to be understood.

Dave
28 October 2024 at 18:41 #761651
Robert Atkinson 2
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NO.

Assuming 4 “control” wires plus a proective earth a HAN 4 + PE connector would be suitable:

uk.rs-online.com/web/p/heavy-duty-power-connectors/4925256

IT the controller is double insulated and there is no protective eartn then a 5 pole one will suit but it must have a plastic hood / body.
28 October 2024 at 18:44 #761653
chris bond 1
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I am no scammer no crook, no con man. Sorry for confusion, first time I have asked a question on here. But having now had excellent advice I have acted on it and the matter is closed.

I will seek to remove my details and or the question if possible. I can’t find where or how A T M.
28 October 2024 at 18:47 #761654
chris bond 1
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So how do I remove it Oh infinite wise man of in depth knowledge of all things “model Engineer “etiquet”?
28 October 2024 at 18:55 #761655
chris bond 1
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“inhibit answers” LoL????
28 October 2024 at 20:06 #761676
SillyOldDuffer
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On 28 October 2024 at 18:44 chris bond 1 Said:

I am no scammer no crook, no con man. Sorry for confusion, first time I have asked a question on here. But having now had excellent advice I have acted on it and the matter is closed.

I will seek to remove my details and or the question if possible. I can’t find where or how A T M.

Members can’t change anything once the time allowed for edit has expired, about 20minutes I think. No problem though, on request a moderator can hide your details, so I will!

Hope you’re not put off because apart from evil-doers, everyone is welcome. Don’t worry about making mistakes on the forum – I often do!

Re evil on on the internet, probably not obvious to members but Jason spends a lot of his valuable time nailing malignant intruders – they never give up. He deserves a medal!

Dave
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