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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 356   
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Well the bits have arrived from Farnell
And they look like they should fit quite nicely Click image to enlarge Now to see if I can get a plate made to fit inside the KBX frame and cut with a hole for mounting the Powercon ports. I'm most impressed with the size compared to the 16A blue plugs and sockets I'm used to using. I went for the combined inlet/outlet in the end so that I can have power inside the Defender and plug the other half of my existing hookup cable into the outlet and have 240v available outside as well. Keith |
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12th Jan 2019 9:15pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039 
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looking forward to how you wire this all up, are you using the hook up to charge an aux battery?
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12th Jan 2019 9:47pm |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 356
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The plan is to run a length of 3 core flex from the blades on the rear of the socket into the rear of the USW and install a 3 gang outlet in the load space.
The sockets will be used for the ARB fridge, Coffee maker and a C-tek that I'll plug into the 12v socket, that normally runs the ARB in the load space to top up the Aux battery while we're camping. The awning lights and scenelights along with the USB outlets are all off the Aux battery already. I'll post some photos once I get it fitted. Keith |
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12th Jan 2019 10:11pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039
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I don't have a fridge or a coffee machine
I like the idea of a hook up to a battery charger to keep the aux battery topped up though overnight as we'll be using the lights, Usb and heater an awful lot next month. |
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12th Jan 2019 11:43pm |
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| v8bob Member Since: 14 Mar 2018 Location: Midlands Posts: 320 
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So,
Is it a good idea to run the mains cable between the under seat boxes in place of the wire going from the battery to the alarm? And make sure you don’t have any breakers on the feed from the house  |
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13th Jan 2019 6:09pm |
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| seriesonenut Member Since: 19 Nov 2014 Location: Essex Posts: 1228
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Only if it is 415v three phase
 1984 One-Ten CSW
2010 XS USW (sold) 1957 Series One 88 diesel 1958 Series One 88 4x2 |
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13th Jan 2019 6:25pm |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 356
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Little bit of time with the dremel and it now fits.
Click image to enlarge Just need to finish of the cut edges and fill the rear of the rib that I cut, probably best not to Epoxy in the kitchen. Doesn't protrude too far to the ear so plenty space for the cable behind it. Click image to enlarge Now just need to get some M3 bolts/screws and make up a plate to go on the rear so that I can sandwich the remains of the KBX grill between the Powercon and the plate. Keith |
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13th Jan 2019 7:58pm |
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| Buz Member Since: 24 Jan 2014 Location: Forest of Dean Posts: 238 
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Would these be 'quick release' in case anyone drove off without remembering to disconnect it?
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13th Jan 2019 8:07pm |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 356
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I believe they are classed as a locking connection, there are people on here more knowledgeable than me who will be able to confirm.
That was one of my considerations when I decided to mount it in the redundant wing vent, it's right next to the drives door so pretty obvious. In our case the foxwing may also be a bit of a hint before trying to drive away. Keith |
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13th Jan 2019 8:12pm |
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| Badger110 Member Since: 06 Feb 2018 Location: South hams Posts: 1039
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They lock into position...if you drive off you'll rip everything off before these plugs disconnect
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13th Jan 2019 10:35pm |
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| blackwolf Member Since: 03 Nov 2009 Location: South West England Posts: 17520 
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If you fit mains wiring to your Defender in this way, should the vehicle structure be connected to mains earth? I am aware that BS7671:2018 (18th Edition IET Wiring Regs) sas quite a lot about mains wiring into caravans and motorhome, which I imagine is applicable to this case, but I don't have a copy to hand to check.
Anyone know? |
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13th Jan 2019 10:44pm |
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| Mo Murphy Member Since: 01 Jun 2008 Location: Letchworth Garden City, Herts Posts: 2265 
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Any progress with the installation Keith ?
Mo The Land Rover 90 - Many are called, few are chosen. 50 Shades of Pennine Grey |
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16th Jan 2019 12:18pm |
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| Keith5 Member Since: 27 May 2016 Location: Scotland Posts: 356
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Mo
Got the vent grill modified and will get that mounted in the next day or two. I'll get some pics posted. I'm seeking some guidance from a friendly Electrical engineer on 18th edition. So far it looks like fitting an inline 30mA RCD is the way to go, just after the Powercon panel. I'm now looking into options for outlets in the rear. Powercube with USB looks like a nice compact option. Keith |
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16th Jan 2019 4:08pm |
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| Caterham Member Since: 06 Nov 2008 Location: Birmingham Posts: 6312  
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I'd question whether you need a 30mA breaker as I suspect all outlet feeding this will already be fitted with a RCD assuming they comply with current regs. I believe regs for the last circa 20 years and more had required the use of RCD for anything that might be used for something external.
I guess better safe than sorry and all that but something to consider all the same. If your having multiple circuits / MCB perhaps look to change them for RCBO's. food for thought. |
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16th Jan 2019 4:14pm |
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