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  1. M-B-Electrical-Services

    RCD protection for a temporary 16A commando socket outlet

    Hi all, Just a quick one regarding the need for RCD protection for socket outlets rated up to and including 32A. I have been tasked to install temporary power in the form of a single 16A commando socket outlet for the purpose of feeding a boiler to maintain heating in a building owned by the...
  2. M

    should i get rid of an european sandwich maker 16A 250V?

    Hello to everybody, i am a not expert person in matters of electric devices, infact i think i naively made a mistake in buying a device from spain and realizing here it was not fit for the Uk sockets. Its a sandwich maker 250v 16A that anytime i switch on triggers the circuit breaker . Now i am...
  3. V

    combi microwave 2900w on switch fuse or 16a supply?

    when installing circuits protected my mcb's , i have always used the 80% rule. eg a lighting circuits where the load won't exceed 80% of the mcb rating. i have a combi microwave. max 2900 watts . 2900/230 = 12.6 Amps. does 80% apply to cartridge fuses? i guess this could be classed as a...
  4. Michaelwgroves

    Boiler circuit 16A MCB

    I'm following a spark who used an existing Panel Heater circuit, for new gas boiler circuit 6 months ago. The panel heaters were removed, so it's now a dedicated boiler circuit. I'm doing an EICR. I've found a number of faults; 1. No grommet in Consumer unit knock out, used for gas bonding (It's...
  5. D

    UK Combining 16a solar feeds

    I have 2 x 16a eps feeds coming from 2 x solar inverters. I want to combine them to feed a 32amp db that will be used in case of power cuts to run an isolated circuit ( only switched on in case of power cut) in the house What’s the best approach for this?
  6. M

    Max zs for a 60269-2 16A fuse?

    Says it all in the title really. Thank you in advance!
  7. D

    Temp hooking up a pair of 16a ovens for Christmas day..

    Hi all, Our kitchen is going to be ripped out and replaced in the new year, and currently has just one small oven in it - I have 10 guests for Christmas dinner and it ain't going to be up to the job! However, I already have two new built in single ovens delivered but uninstalled and a carcass...
  8. spectredubs

    How do I safely use a 16A 250V EU subwoofer at home with UK wall sockets?

    Hi folks, new member here. I am a DJ/electronic music producer with basically zero experience in advanced electronics. I recently bought the Presonus Eris Sub8 subwoofer, I need help using this safely at home. The appliance came with an EU plug (two circular rods) and it says 16A 250V on it...
  9. 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...
  10. 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...
    • gm1984
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    • 16a fused fused spur kitchen main oven ring ring main spur
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. P

    16A socket with 3A load

    Hi guys. I am in a.bit of a tiz with this one, an external light with no built-in fuse carrier is required to be fed by a 16A socket backed up by a 16A rcbo due to the fact the socket will some time be used to supply a heavier load. What about over current protection of the light.
  12. sythai

    3Phase ASHP - 16a RCBO/ TP

    Hi Guys Got a new build house coming up, has 3phase ASHP specified. Company commissioning the unit have specified to supplied via an RCBO, type C or D. Done quick google and struggling to find any reputable make of 16a 30mA RCBO/ TP that will do the job..... anyone help me on this please ...
  13. B

    16A sockets in shed for welder and compressor

    Hi, I want to have installed 2 x 16A commando sockets in my shed. I want to run a MIG welder which has a max output of 180A @ 23V and a 3hp 2.2kW compressor. They wouldn’t be running at the same time. Both manufacturers state each needs a 16A supply however I’ve been running the welder from a...
  14. 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...
  15. S

    Trailing 16A blue 3 pin plug/sockets with a 20mm thread.

    Have been looking for the above and seem to find only a stuffing gland type entry.Yet,most wall mounted units come with a 20mm thread built in.Thanks for any help. Regards...
  16. K

    New 16A Oven and 30A fuse Cooker Circuit

    I am preparing for new kitchen and have a new 16amp built in single oven to replace the existing freestanding double oven. The existing oven is hard wired -this enters wall in a blanked off fitting-which i assume runs up to the Cooker Socket which has an on off switch and a plug socket too...
  17. Mark42

    32A single phase output from 3 x 16A three phase supply. Is there a way?

    I have a workshop in a remote location which I rent out. The incoming supply is 3 x 16A three phase on 180m of 16mm SWA. An upcoming customer has a machine which needs a 32A single phase supply. (Actual load about 25A.) The energy is there, but it's split across the three phases. Is there some...
  18. I

    Second radial line to 16a MCB

    Hello I am new on this website and first want to say hello to everyone. We moved to a house with old night storage heaters. We had to replace one in our bedroom this winter. The new electric radiator is 1,1kw with a plug. Night storage were hard wired 2,5mm cable with 16a mcb on night economy 7...
  19. D

    Will a 24V 16A relay work?

    I have an inverter powered by a car battery that I use when 220V power goes off (see block 1 below). I use a battery charger to charge up the battery before I can re-use it (see block 2 below). Id like to connect these devices so that the battery is charged when 220V power is available. (A...
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Meter options for a 16A commando socket?

    My customer has a 16A commando socket in their garage. The garage is rented out and used as a kiln room. It does have a separate CU in it. He has asked if the power usage of the commando socket can be monitored. Not just a live reading, but a cumulative reading (as a normal meter would do). I...
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