Portable Elcb In Thailand?

[macan]

Has anyone seen a portable/plug-in Earth Leakage Circuit Breaker (ELCB) in Thailand?

I would like to use when uncertain about protection of power outlets when travelling, working away from home.

[Crossy]

Black and Decker PowerBreaker or something similar?

Never seen them in Thailand (and I doubt the locals would have the remotest idea what it was for), probably best to bring one with you and use suitable adaptors to plug it in

[macan]

Yes that sounds like it, but unfortunately i am here already and living in a rural area for work.

After reading your very informative wiring page I had a quick look on the web for ELCB (my house electrical 'board' consists of a large lever switch and ceramic mushroom type arrangement) and saw that plug-in devices are recommended in health and safety manuals for aquaria setups and portable devices in industry etc so I just wondered if they were available here.

My landlord is as tight as the proverbial and if i can find a way to make my house safe without adding any more value to his property (I already spent a fair bit making it secure, leak free and generally liveable) I will give it a try. moving isn't really an option at the moment as everything here is the same. So portable ELCBs sounded good to me as they go with me when i leave.

I have seen Volex plugs and adaptors in an online brochure which look like they would do the job and I have contacted their subsidiary in Bangkok but no reply yet.

[Crossy]

I have seen Volex plugs and adaptors in an online brochure which look like they would do the job and I have contacted their subsidiary in Bangkok but no reply yet.

Actually, the PowerBreaker is a badge-engineered Volex

You may score with the Malaysian branches of the companies. I've got a couple of mates down there, I'll see if the devices are available. Obviously they'll have UK style plugs but adaptors are readliy available in Thailand.

[david96]

You could try this site

http://www.schneider-electric.co.th/ they sell Clipsal products.

[macan]

Let me know if your mates can supply or recommend a dealer for the devices, it would be greatly appreciated.

Had a look at the Schneider electric website but couldnt find plug-in devices. They do have a lot of other good stuff; the tackle for remote control of your home electrics was particularly appealing... maybe one day!