Electrical advice needed

[mrjohn]

I have just bought an electric three-wheeler and I’m very pleased with it.

My only complaint is the charger unit which, as usual, has a very short lead.

What sort of extension lead should I get?

It’s a normal flat pin Thai plug with what looks like perfectly normal cable.

See pics below.

[johng]

5 minutes ago, mrjohn said:

What sort of extension lead should I get?

 

Get one that costs more than 50 baht   😋   in other words  you should get one with  thick wire from a  reputable long standing store 

something like this

https://www.hardwarehouse.co.th/product/1132796-EA

[Crossy]

There are literally gazillions of suitable extensions with both 2 and 3 pin outlets.

 

Spend a bit of cash and get one that looks reasonably robust, you don't want the plug wobbling around.

 

The power requirements of the charger are minimal, but you never know what other family members will be plugging in to the beast

 

Alternatively buy a 2-pin trailing socket and make your own 🙂

 

Something like this won't break the bank: -

https://www.lazada.co.th/products/iremax-power-extension-cord-i4451910700-s20178816492.html

 

[KhunLA]

That charger doesn't draw much, so your basic extension cord, something that will handle 2000w should do just fine.  

 

Should be listed on the charger what the draw is.  

 

 

[BritManToo]

19 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

That charger doesn't draw much, so your basic extension cord, something that will handle 2000w should do just fine.  

 

Should be listed on the charger what the draw is.  

 

 

150w charger so the cheapest extension lead will be fine.

[mrjohn]

Thanks for all the replies.

The Lazada link from Crossy was just the kind of thing I was looking at yesterday, but when I asked the Thai vendors, they seemed to think it would not be good enough.

Possibly something lost in the translation.

The two pin plug and cable that runs to the charger are just like any other standard Thai electrical appliance. So, I thought anything similar to extend it would be ok.

I would be grateful if someone could just clarify that I do not need a heavy duty cable.

[carlyai]

23 minutes ago, mrjohn said:

Thanks for all the replies.

The Lazada link from Crossy was just the kind of thing I was looking at yesterday, but when I asked the Thai vendors, they seemed to think it would not be good enough.

Possibly something lost in the translation.

The two pin plug and cable that runs to the charger are just like any other standard Thai electrical appliance. So, I thought anything similar to extend it would be ok.

I would be grateful if someone could just clarify that I do not need a heavy duty cable.

You can't go wrong if you buy the one from the Crossy link.