Power Adapter 32A→16A: Why You Need It

The Problem: You Have a 32A Socket, But Your Charger Wants 16A

You know the situation: in your workshop, on a construction site, or in the office, you have a solid 3-phase industrial socket 32A/5P installed. It powers welders, compressors, chillers – professional electrical infrastructure built by someone who knows what they're doing.

Now you want to connect a modern Ampere Point EV charger with 11 kW output. You look at the plug – and it turns out it's 16A/5P.

You have three options:

1. Call an electrician, replace the socket – expensive, time-consuming, messy
2. Forget about full power – charge with limitations, lose 40% of performance
3. Use an adapter – plug in the charger at full power, safely, in 30 seconds

What Is a 32A→16A Adapter?

It's a transition piece connecting a large plug (32A) to a smaller socket (16A). It doesn't change anything – you decide what device to connect.

The adapter lets you:

• Use 11kW chargers with your existing 32A installation – no rewiring needed
• Work at full power – no compromises
• Save on electricians and renovations
• Flexibly switch devices – welding today, charging tomorrow

Safety: IP44 and Solid Construction

This adapter is not a cheap plastic connector from a discount shop.

• IP44 – protected against dust and splashing. Works in workshops, outdoors, harsh conditions
• 5-pin system – safe connection for three phases + neutral + ground
• Robust construction – designed for daily industrial and workshop use

Professionals know: an adapter is a safety guarantee when it's made properly. This is not the place to cut corners.

When to Use It

✔️ Anyone with a 32A socket who doesn't want to replace it – this is exactly for you 
✔️ Workshop/car wash – you have 32A, want to charge EVs at 11kW
✔️ Construction site – generator is 32A, you need a portable charger
✔️ Office/warehouse – old installation 32A, new equipment 16A
✔️ Gas station/fuel depot – want to add an EV charging point without replacing infrastructure

Technical Specifications

Is This Enough for 11kW?

Yes. The adapter is passive – it doesn't limit power, just changes the plug type. If your 32A installation and 11kW charger are both up to the task, the adapter won't be the bottleneck.

Capacity: 32A × 400V × √3 ≈ 22 kW – the adapter easily handles our 11 kW chargers and beyond.

Installation and Use

• Installation: 30 seconds – plug into adapter, adapter into socket
• Storage: Dry place (like any plug)
• Maintenance: None

Why Ampere Point?

We sell this adapter not to make money on scraps – but because we know how our customers work. They have 32A installations. They buy 11kW chargers. They ask: "What do I do?" – we have the answer.

This adapter is part of the ecosystem – we don't position ourselves as cable sellers if we don't understand the problem. We understand it.

Questions?

📧 hello@amperepoint.com – we'll tell you if this adapter is exactly what you need.