I have a deep fryer which has got 15Amp plug. I am putting up a stall which provides a 10Amp of power. How do I enable my deep fryer to work in the power provided?
I saw this on Bunnings website
Will it help? Are there any cheaper alternatives?
Thanks,
Sam
Those things look like they are for temporary loads. Tools like a grinder might draw up to 15amp when they're spinning up, but drop down to a much lower figure when they're running.
A deep fryer I'd expect to pull 3600w continuously for several minutes. Its very very likely that would trip the breaker on the thing you're looking to buy.
deep fryer which has got 15Amp plug. I am putting up a stall which provides a 10Amp of power
Using the Ampfibian adaptor allows a device with a 15amp plug to draw power from a 10amp socket, BUT it will only work IF the device really keeps its usage under 10amp.
If that deep fryer draws over 10amps when heating then it will trip the Ampfibian adaptor.
You're better solution long term solution would be to source a 10amp deepfryer if it trips it.
Max load is 2400W. A twin pan fryer on Gumtree pulls 2 x 3000W.
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OP, you're probably out of luck. The "ampfibian" might work, but you'd be better off with a fryer that draws less power or a bigger feed from the venue. I'm sure they can provide a 15A circuit somehow. Most of these events have power distribution boards that split a big 3-phase supply down to several sub-circuits. Ask them if they can upgrade you.
Just to repeat what others have said as clearly as possible:
Your device has a 15a plug because it draws a lot of power. Plugging it into a 10a socket will cause an overload. Likely, just a tripped circuit breaker or fuse, but you cannot just buy an adaptor and expect it to work.
Note, you might ignore everything written here, and even test it at home and find it works, and pat yourself on the back for ignoring those nervous nellies on OzBargain, but on the day, when the other stalls are all plugged in drawing their 10a, your 15a will push it over the edge making you unhappy when you can't fry your chips.
You need a lower power fryer, or ask the organiser for a 15amp circuit.
Was gonna reply with exactly the same thing.
Your 15a fryer will kill your stall’s circuit. Who knows if they’ll have staff to help on the day or if they’ll tell you “too bad so sad”
your 15a will push it over the edge making you unhappy when you can't fry your chips
Let's not forget the other stallholders that are now furious because they have lost power too.
Cheapest way is to buy a 10a fryer. Any other way will trip the circuit for you and/or neighbouring stalls, kill your fryer or cause a fire.
OP, please make sure your public liability insurance is up to date!
As has been said - the fryer will draw more than the circuit can provide. Having said that, it is worth trying at home on a 10A circuit just to see how it goes - if it trips the circuit at home, then it is going to do the same at the market.
Thanks a ton guys. You all are saviours. As suggested, I’ll ask for 15Amp connection. If I don’t get it, search for a good deal on 10Amp fryer.
this is pretty much the only legal way using one of those ampfibians