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ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

2010 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SW Santorini Black

Mains input

I want to get 230v into my 110. I have looked at the blue caravan type sockets but they are just too large, can anyone suggest a weatherproof socket/ plug that would fit into the towing socket recess in the rear crossmember?

Thanks,

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

1st Mar 2018 2:49pm

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2225

2002 Defender 110 Td5 DCPU Keswick Green

What are you using it for as the current requirements will dictate what soze socket you need? 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

1st Mar 2018 4:23pm

Intercept

Member Since: 27 Feb 2017
Location: Suffolk
Posts: 587

2002 Defender 110 Td5 Black LE Java Black

I like these, which are small and available in 16/20/32A versions. They have a range of sealing options in the accessories section:

http://www.neutrik.com/en/audio/powercon/

1st Mar 2018 4:35pm

rallysteve

Member Since: 10 Feb 2014
Location: Cumbria
Posts: 2225

Also worth noting that the vehicle body must be earthed (thus 3pin plugs required) also your legally on dodgy ground plugging a vehicle into 230V if your household electrical installation does not have an earthing rod or earthed shealthing on the incoming cable. 02' 110 TD5 Double Cab Rebuild Thread

1st Mar 2018 5:06pm

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

I’m looking for no more than 10A on a 3 pole supply, it’s just to supply my fridge and battery charger. I don’t like feeding a cable through the window so decided to go this way, I’m aware of the earthing requirements and intend to earth to the chassis and have a weatherproof ELCB in the supply line. Thanks for the link Intercept, I’ll check them out.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

1st Mar 2018 6:12pm

Paddie42

Member Since: 24 Apr 2014
Location: Hamphire
Posts: 230

I recently got this connection;

https://shop.landreiziger.nl/230-volt-voertuig-aansluiting.html

It has been mentioned on a few other threads on here.

1st Mar 2018 7:12pm

PaulMc

Member Since: 17 Jan 2009
Location: Kent
Posts: 499

Bulgin Buccaneer - http://www.defender2.net/forum/post449301.html#449301 Paul.
1989 Arles Blue 2.5TD 110 Hardtop
1999 Epsom Green Discovery II 4.0 V8i 'XS'

1st Mar 2018 7:49pm

macfrank

Member Since: 05 Nov 2015
Location: somewhere in the north
Posts: 1071

2015 Defender 110 Puma 2.2 SW Keswick Green

I can absolutely recommend the DEFA plug:
http://www.leab.eu/en/products/plugs-and-s...iplug.html

Got the cable set A460785 (2,5 green + 1,5m black) and the 230V socket A460829 for £70 off ebay.

The external plug went into the rear crossmember on the right hand side. The black cable routed over to the left and up inside behind the loud speaker, where I fitted the interiour socket.

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1st Mar 2018 7:51pm

ChrisCM

Member Since: 10 Jun 2013
Location: Cornwall uk
Posts: 572

Thanks for all your suggestions guys, I like the look of the Bulgin and Neutrik connectors, will have to work out all the bits I need, sealing etc.

Chris 2010 Defender 110 Station Wagon, Santorini Black.

2nd Mar 2018 9:35am

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