Anyone With Any Electrical Knowledge?

[Minkym00]

Hi. I have a 10ft circular swimming pool which I am am about to put up. Last year we had the 2.8kw heater plugged into a mains socket, but this year we're moving the pool farther from the house. We're getting an electrician to install an outside socket but he can't do it for a couple weeks. Is there any way I use some kind of insulated extension cable so I can plug the heater in?

[The Builder]

All extension cables are insulated, Minky. I guess you mean "waterproof"?

Anyway, waterproof ones are available if you need one.
Since you've had this plugged in before, I assume you've made sure you have RCD Protection.
The house system may or may not have RCD protected circuits. If not, then include a plug-in RCD in the set-up.

Also, make sure the extension is at least 1.5mm cable. They mostly are, but I have seen very cheap ones with only 1.00mm cable.

[The Builder]

... about the cable, 1.5mm means that it can handle an 11 Amp load, which is what your heater draws.
Look for one with a 15A capacity at least.

[Minkym00]

Thank you so much for answering. This is what I'm looking at

https://www.industrialextensionleads.co.uk/heavy-duty-rcd-plug-to-ip66-outdoor-socket-kit-12231-p.asp

Its rated to 3kw and has RCD protection.

[Zacs-Master]

No. See Builder's advice re 'at least' 15A capacity. That one is 13A.

[The Builder]

That looks good Minky :o)

[Zacs-Master]

Whaaaat! ;-)

[The Builder]

Ahhhhhhh....... Zac's right.
I only said 15A to give a bit of "spare" though. Stupid really since they all have 13A fuses.

Sorry for the confusion. Your choice will do fine.

[The Builder]

Me again ..........
Just thought I should mention that, if the heater's going to be on for a while, make sure you fully extend the extension cable.
If you leave any of it coiled up, it will get rather warm :o(

[Atheist]

Builder; good advice about unrolling the cable!