Switched Socket For The Fan Extractor

[Dark61]

Hello all,


Does anyone know what type of switched power outlet this is please?. Its in the loft and works the extractor fan which is plugged into it. It has "HPM Series 37" stamped inside it but I cant find it in Bunnings or Mitre 10.


Any help gratefully received.


cheers,
D

[mark_coffey]

Clipsal 413 is the equivalent.

[p38arover]

is this it? HPM Plug Base 10A Surface Mount - Clear I/N 7050082 | Bunnings Warehouse (http://www.bunnings.com.au/hpm-plug-base-10a-surface-mount-clear_p7050082)

[jimr1]

This is very common socket , used in false ceiling's in commercial buildings , most fluro lights plug into them . They often hang off cat wires , plumber's and anyone else who have to work between than hate . The cat wires are the closest thing to barbed wire , It's the cable ties that hold the cables and socket's , on are the problem , when they cut them off there like razer's . Some sparky's leave the ties long , that is a lot better !!.. Jim :)

[scarry]

This is very common socket , used in false ceiling's in commercial buildings , most fluro lights plug into them . They often hang off cat wires , plumber's and anyone else who have to work between than hate . The cat wires are the closest thing to barbed wire , It's the cable ties that hold the cables and socket's , on are the problem , when they cut them off there like razer's . Some sparky's leave the ties long , that is a lot better !!.. Jim :)

If left long,can poke you in the eye.:(

I know someone who had a very bad eye injury from one.

[Dark61]

thanks Gents. Off I trot to Bunnings.


cheers,
D

[jimr1]

If left long,can poke you in the eye.:(

I know someone who had a very bad eye injury from one.
Yup that's a good point as well !!..

[mark_coffey]

just as an aside with this particular item, as stated at the point of sale "to be installed by a licensed electrician", as an electrician I am constantly amazed that these types of fittings etc are available for sale to anyone off the street.
unfortunately I have had to repair a few "non-working" installations that have been wired up wrong.
If I wire up wrong, I am held liable for all damage/ death, how far does it go with the average handyman?
I am not having a go, but leave the electrics to the qualified.

[Dark61]

understood.


I have tried three electricians. The first and third did not respond to mobile phone messages left and the second made an appointment to visit - didn't turn up and hasn't phoned since.
cheers,
D

[mark_coffey]

sorry to hear, too many people want to chase the bigger jobs better returns.
like everything else in life, you cant forget the smaller things, they can lead to much bigger and better.


hope you get sorted soon, if you do it yourself, make sure you can work out what goes where first, then swap over wiring one set at a time.
good luck.

[POD]

Forget bunnings, Middys will know exactly what you are after and charge you half as much.

[Blknight.aus]

If left long,can poke you in the eye.:(

I know someone who had a very bad eye injury from one.

when you cinch up the zip tie slide the tail around and under the head of the tie then cinch the tie down properly.

[Dark61]

Thanks Mate.


We are only 40 minutes out of Hobart but have a lot of trouble getting anyone interested. Not just electricians but Plumbers, Fencing Contractors , Plasterers even Land Surveyors!


I don't get the attitude , like you say small things lead to other things + referrals if the job is well done.


cheers,
D