Heatwave - Page 6

MargaretR · 18-07-2013, 22:42

The extension lead that my aircon was plugged into has 'died' from overwork. The only other things that were plugged into it at the time were my BT hub and my lap top charger. I am presuming it is the lead but it maybe the wall socket which I cant reach because it is behind heavy furniture which I am not capable of moving.

For several awful moments I thought that I would be without aircon and internet until I move on Monday - the two things that are essential for my survival.

I have now rigged another extension lead across the room for the BT and plugged the aircon into a different lead which has only a 5amp LED salt lamp operating with it.

My lounge now looks like spaghetti junction. I am now waiting for the pipes in the loft to cool a little to allow water to operate my electric shower.

Fighting for survival just got a little harder today.

gpick24 · 18-07-2013, 22:48

Good luck with your move Margaret, can be a stressful time. Hope you are more comfortable in your new place.

MargaretR · 18-07-2013, 22:55

It will like moving from a B&B into the Hilton!
... bigger lounge and kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a balcony.

Neil · 19-07-2013, 01:27

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

It will like moving from a B&B into the Hilton!
... bigger lounge and kitchen, two bedrooms, two bathrooms and a balcony.

I walked past your flat today and had a little smile at how much your window is open for your aircon vent pipe to stick out. I am not surprised you are struggling to cool your room with the window open so much. You are trying to cool all of Ossy.

keith higson · 19-07-2013, 04:15

Here in Oz some of the Oldies from the Bush say that an old fashioned way to cool yourself down was to pour some cool water over your shoulders then go outside and stand with your arms outright against the wind, believe me it works like mobile AC.

MargaretR · 19-07-2013, 05:51

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Originally Posted by Neil

I walked past your flat today and had a little smile at how much your window is open for your aircon vent pipe to stick out. I am not surprised you are struggling to cool your room with the window open so much. You are trying to cool all of Ossy.

Since the slope of the pipe must be upwards, there is no alternative.

If I bent it down to narrow the window opening the heat would get trapped in the pipe and it could melt. It is plastic and gets very hot as it is.

maxthecollie · 19-07-2013, 06:35

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

The extension lead that my aircon was plugged into has 'died' from overwork. The only other things that were plugged into it at the time were my BT hub and my lap top charger. I am presuming it is the lead but it maybe the wall socket which I cant reach because it is behind heavy furniture which I am not capable of moving.

For several awful moments I thought that I would be without aircon and internet until I move on Monday - the two things that are essential for my survival.

I have now rigged another extension lead across the room for the BT and plugged the aircon into a different lead which has only a 5amp LED salt lamp operating with it.

My lounge now looks like spaghetti junction. I am now waiting for the pipes in the loft to cool a little to allow water to operate my electric shower.

Fighting for survival just got a little harder today.

You may need a heavy duty extension lead for your aircon. What is the wattage of the unit. If you don't unwind an extension lead fully it can overheat and melt the insulation and potentially catch fire just be wary.

maxthecollie · 19-07-2013, 06:46

I've just looked at the spec. It has 880 watt of cooling so it will take approx. 4 amp running. If you are running it of a 5 amp extension lead unroll it all or it may overheat

entwisi · 19-07-2013, 06:49

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

which has only a 5amp LED salt lamp operating with it.

sure you mean 5 amp? 240x5=1.2KW, given something like this can push out 340Lm for 5.5 watts that would give you over 74 THOUSAND lumens of light for your 1.2KW or teh equivilant of 228 40W old style bulbs......

MargaretR · 19-07-2013, 07:12

When I said 'extension lead' I meant a '4 way socket' type of extension. It doesn't have a long cord so it isn't coiled.

The LED bulb in the salt lamp is 5watts not 5 amps.

maxthecollie · 19-07-2013, 07:14

That'll do nicely

Barrie Yates · 19-07-2013, 09:35

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Originally Posted by MargaretR

When I said 'extension lead' I meant a '4 way socket' type of extension. It doesn't have a long cord so it isn't coiled.

The LED bulb in the salt lamp is 5watts not 5 amps.

The plug in 4way sockets are not a good idea, inserting the appliance cords can move the plug out of the wall socket a little as it pivots on the wall socket body, but it does constitute a risk. When buying extension cords please pay a little more for quality and always fully extend the extension cord as Max says