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Ok this is probably a stupid question...

I have a european 2 pin mains socket in my westy. Can I just use a regular UK adapter to plug in my UK appliances? Also mine doesn't seem to have a circuit breaker installed. Is this something I should install? I'm considering wiring a UK socket in place of the Euro one with a circuit breaker built in (the kind you might have in your garage. Would this work?

Sorry, I'm no spark so please keep answers nice and simple

The circuit breaker should be below your 2 pin socket. I've got a West, I just use a travel adapter in the plug socket. A normal hook up cable will fit the outside connection.

The circuit breaker has flip switch bar type thing on it

thanks owlets, but mine definately doesn't have a circuit breaker. I've seen pics of them in westy's but not in mine...

Van is a recent purchase so might be worth getting the lecky properly checked out. Anybody know anybody with the right sparky knowledge?

gifftopher wrote:thanks owlets, but mine definately doesn't have a circuit breaker. I've seen pics of them in westy's but not in mine...

mine had some fuses. in the middle of the cupboards, behind the cooker, but infront of the ones above the bed, there was a plastic disc in the hardboard side panel...look behind this, if you have one.

mine had some fuses. in the middle of the cupboards, behind the cooker, but infront of the ones above the bed, there was a plastic disc in the hardboard side panel...look behind this, if you have one.

sorry, confused

were the fuses:

a) behind the cooker

b) infront of the cupboad above the bed

c) behind side panel

d) all of the above

Will have a good old hunt around

a circuit breaker is sensible although I would also put in an RCD. I know some people don't like them saying they give nuisance trips but I'd rather have one of them than electrocute somebody.

Although you are looking at electrics in a vehicle it is still a domestic electrician that you need. Some may be reluctant to look at a van but it is their area. I am sure there are enough in S London for you to find one willing to work on a van.

oh, and having read you a bit more fully. It is easy to fit your own electrics BUT if you have any doubts - don't. Mains electricity is lethal. If you get it wrong you or somebody else could die.

Gifftopher.................contact Headley18 on here, top mobile T25 mechanic. Sorted out my Electrics on the Westy, fitted a new Trip as the old original one kept tripping after about 10 hours use.

dbroada, thanks for the slightly morbid but none the less sound advise. Will be looking for someone to check it over for me and install the relevent safety bits.

cheers

gifftopher wrote:dbroada, thanks for the slightly morbid but none the less sound advise. Will be looking for someone to check it over for me and install the relevent safety bits.

cheers

sorry about that.

gifftopher wrote: were the fuses:

a) behind the cooker

b) infront of the cupboad above the bed

c) behind side panel

d) all of the above

Will have a good old hunt around

yes, yes, yes & yes

in this pic, see the square cushion that makes the back seat into an L? right, it was above that, but below the window, behind a plastic cover of 3"dia



of course, whilst it seems that no two westfalias are the same, it could be that yours has a fuse where mine did

gifftopher wrote:dbroada, thanks for the slightly morbid but none the less sound advise. Will be looking for someone to check it over for me and install the relevent safety bits.

cheers

Don't buy an RCD unit from a caravan/camping shop because you'll pay silly money. Try Screwfix Direct where a top quality MK brand RCD unit
costs £32.99. It has a main switch (40 Amps 30 mA RCD) & then a 16 Amp MCB & a 6 Amp MCB. Also short circuit overload & earth leakage protection. BS EN 60670

This item is Cat.No.33248-83 IP65 Garage unit

If you spend £45.00 or more then you get free delivery. I always wait until I need several items to avoid paying the £5.95 delivery charge.