Catering equipment

[Matt Macdermott]

I am currently testing in the kitchens at the school where I work and I have come across some extension leads which are 250v but have large 110v style plugs. Do I need to test them and if so where can I get an adapter for the plug? Any help would be good thx

[Grizzly]

When you say 'large 110V style plugs', do you mean yellow BS EN 60309 (aka BS 4343 / commando) connectors?
If so, why are these being used for 250V? Should be blue for 230V.
Something sounds a bit fishy here, and if I were you I'd be asking a few more questions before I started inspecting and testing these leads.

[Matt Macdermott]

Sorry wasn't very clear there, they have got blue caps on them and are marked for 32 amp 240 volt, and they are slightly bigger than 110 v connectors

[Grizzly]

So they are 32A blue 60309 connectors, 3 pin presumably?
Looking something like this: http://www.comms-direct.com/images/big/P-32EXT6B1_2.jpg ?

They would need inspecting & testing, and you would test them in the same way as any other 230V extension lead.
You can make up your own test adapters (13A plug > 32A socket, and 32A plug > IEC socket). The 32A connectors are readily available from electrical wholesalers, or places like RS components, CPC etc.

[Matt Macdermott]

Thanks Grizzly I shall make some leads

[emilylemons]

Some useful tips there Grizzly, thank you.