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  1. gobananas

    aircon cable size

    hi....im running cable for a split type 1.5 hp aircon....i have a roll of english 2.5 twin & earth, is this ok for the job? im running it to the fusebox into 16A breaker.....the run is about 5 meters.....
  2. P

    Fitting 16A hardwired oven to 32A cooker circuit

    Hi all, I'm new on here.... I have an existing 32A cooker circuit with a wall switch with 13A plug hole.The manufacturer says the new oven is hardwired and is 16A. Can I just replace the breaker in the consumer unit with a 16A one and use the existing wiring? Current breaker is a Proteus...
  3. gm1984

    UK 16a oven on 20a fused spur from Kitchen ring main

    Hi, I've just bought a new built-in 3.4kw oven = 14.8A @ 230v. I'm getting 245v so actually 13.8A. Existing oven plugs into single socket fed from 20A DP switched fused spur. Ring is small (3 double sockets) with 4 x 20A DP switched fused spur single sockets (oven, washer/dryer, dishwasher...
  4. V

    Have come across a 16A Ring Final

    I've not come across this before. The current regs state it should be on a 32A MCB. I've been asked to re-wire a bedroom which will involve extending this ring. It already serves two other bedrooms and the lounge. I know I probably should tell the client to upgrade this MCB to 32A, but is it...
  5. C

    16A device on a 15A breaker, do I need to replace the breaker?

    I'm going to have to replace my faulty EVSE car charger with a new one. The Clipper Creek one is pretty pricey, so I'm looking at a much less expensive Zencar. The concern is that it says it requires 16A. My garage has a single 15A breaker for it that's in the house, but I don't know the size...
  6. Sparked Out

    Spur off a spur.... make safe with 16A MCB from ring?

    Just recently has some work done on a conservatory, and in the process discovered that the 2 double sockets are not part of a ring main... looks like one is a spur off the back of a ring socket in the main house, and the second is a spur off of that :eek: So, question is, if I replace the ring...
  7. F

    16A oven ok on existing set up?

    Hi all, I appreciate that this is a question that has been answered a lot but each response I could find was for slightly different set up to mine, so hoping you guys might be able to advise. If any work is needed I will get an electrician out, but don't really want to take time off work and...
  8. L

    AM2 Testing - 16a Socket Outlet

    Hi all, Just thought of something regarding testing the 16a socket outlet. When testing R1+R2, would you do the same process for the motor circuit? So test at the top of isolator for L1 to E, then use the socket adapter to test the singles L1 to E and add the two results together? Then the same...
  9. H

    Replacing 13A flex outlet with 16A

    Hi, I'm replacing a microwave oven rated at 13A with one rated at 16A. This plus a conventional oven are fed from a 32A MCB in a consumer unit, via a single 6mm2 T&E cable to two 13A fused flex outlet switches. The original installation was professionally done seven years ago. Can I replace...
  10. yellowvanman

    1mm T&E on a 16A MCB - doesn't look or feel right!

    Doing an EICR, one circuit described as Central Heating with 1 mm T&E cable connected but on a 16A MCB. When I look closer it appears an Immersion heater has been tagged onto the circuit! I've not been able to ascertain the cable route and its installation method. This is a single storey...
  11. J

    Replacing single 13a plug in oven with 16a fixed wire on 32a dedicated circuit

    Hi all, Thank you in advance for your help. This is my current setup: 32a MCB to 45a CCU with 6mm^2 wiring (no additional socket at CCU) 6mm^2 wiring to two separate sockets behind kitchen units (one for gas hob ignition one for 13a plug in oven, nothing else on circuit) My new oven is 3640W...
  12. D

    Armour cable ran to garage on 16a breaker

    Hi Everyone, I have armour cable running from my house to my garage in a new build, it is connected to 2.5 that connects to my consumer unit, can i put a socket before armour cable for my wifes new battery hoover without any adverse effects? its protected by a 16a breaker then runs to garage...
  13. V

    16A c 60898-1 tp mcb max zs @ 80%

    hi all does anyone know where I can find chart for 60898-1 (ie 3 phase) mcbs showing the 80% of max like we have for single phase mcb's. im slightly confused by bs 7671 no showing anything other than uo 230v....or am I treating each phase of a mcb as 230v. all advice gratefully accepted ta...
  14. P

    Lights wired into 16A radial circuit

    I've discovered that one of the bedroom lights in our 1930's 3 bed semi have been wired (I guess as a spur) into the upstairs 16A radial circuit. Similarly the light in the porch extension at the front of the house are on the 16A radial too. I know the best solution would be to wire correctly...
  15. M

    16A socket on a radial require 20A Overcurrent device, where's the reg?

    Hi all, I hope this is the right place to post this question. I'm revising for my 17th edition exam tonight, I qualified on the 15th edition too long ago to mention, and my on site guide says in section H3 that radial final circuits using 16A sockets complying with BS EN 60309-2 should be...
  16. J

    Maximum size MCB on a 16A socket outlet

    Hi guys this is my first post asking a question so here goes! I'm currently having a debate with my boss who is adement that you can only have a 16A MCB on a 16A socket outlet. I'm sure I've seen somewhere in the regs or OSG that the maximum size MCB is a 20A on a 16A socket (Don't ask me why...
  17. K

    Is a 16A mcb acceptable for a radial circuit?

    Hi everyone, I'm new to this forum but have read from it a lot in the past for tips and advice which I've been thankful for. Anyway just wondering as to whether a 16A mcb obviously RCD protected is acceptable for a radial circuit (upstairs sockets). I know it's not a risk as it would...
  18. M

    Fused Spur with 16A MCB, advice needed

    Hi Guys, My first post so please bear with me. I'm not a domestic electrician but am capable of carrying out most work myself. This has led to my parents requesting that I carry out a 'small project' for them and involves installing a couple of additional double plugs in their conservatory. As...
  19. C

    Radial socket outlets on 16A MCB in outhouse

    Right, bear with me, cos I know this might be boring for some of you, but a bit of advice from an experienced head or two would help to confirm my thinking (or throw me into a mess of confusion....) I recently got Part P registered (elecsa) and have been doing fairly low key jobs here and there...
  20. R

    16A Hot tub on mini consumer unit

    Hi there, I am new to forum and looking for some advice on a hot tub installation. I am going to be having a 16A hot tub installed in the next 6 weeks and looking for the best and cheapest way of providing eletrical supply. The hot tub requires a 16A supply with a Type C breaker. The...

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