Premier Pm209 Bottom Load Water Dispenser +fridge gurd+extension

Premier PM209 Bottom‑Load Water Dispenser

Bottom-loading design holds a standard 18.9 L bottle inside the cabinet — no lifting required. 

Dispenses hot and room-temperature water via soft-touch LED controls with a child safety lock on the hot tap.

Features a quiet pump and stainless-steel tank — energy-efficient and sleek. 

Power supply: 220–240 V, 50 Hz, suitable for standard Kenyan mains.

Priced around KSh 8,500–11,200 locally.

2️⃣ Fridge Guard / Voltage Protector

A small inline voltage protector offering:

Low-voltage disconnect (e.g., 260 V)

Surge protection, power-back surge protection

Automatic time-delay (≈90 seconds) to prevent compressor short-

Common local brands include MK, Sollatek Voltshield, and others.

MK kit often includes a 4‑way extension; 5 A rating for fridge-only 

Sollatek Voltshield: 6 A limit with a 3‑minute delay

These guards safeguard refrigerators, dispensers, freezers, and TVs, priced between KSh 1,000–3,000. Jumia Kenya+8Gadgets Africa+8beriahappliances.co.ke+8

????️ Installation tip: Place the fridge guard within 1 m of the fridge’s socket. Use a short, thick (>1.5 mm²) extension cable if needed — no more than ~3 m. yx-wz.com

3️⃣ Heavy‑Duty Extension Cable

For your dispenser and fridge guard setup, use a 3‑core, ≥1.5 mm² copper cable, rated for 13–20 A (≈3,000 W).

Secure three-prong, grounded extension — ideally surge-protected.

Reddit advice highlights:configuration.” Reddit
“Use 12 gauge cord … voltage drop … motors don’t like undervoltage.” Radox Technology+2Reddit+2Reddit+2

Keep it as short as practical (under 5 m) to avoid voltage drop and heat buildup.

✅ Summary of Setup & Safety

➡️ Dos:

Place guard close to fridge/dispenser (≤1 m).

Use dedicated or short heavy-duty extension cable.

Choose surge-protected models.

Never "daisy‑chain" or use cheap, thin cords.

➡️ Don'ts:

Don’t use flimsy or coiled extension cables with motor-driven appliances.

Don’t plug multiple heavy appliances into a single extension.

Specifications

“Don’t buy the 6‑20. … If the receptacle is 15 A … make sure your cord is the same