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  1. R

    max amp of cable

    could someone please help me quick its fairly easy, left my regs book at work and cant seem to find the tables online, recieved a snag sheet from a test saying a tp breaker needs down rating from 100a to 80a they are 25mm type of wiring b, ref method b i thought of the top of my head they...
  2. P

    13 Amp Plugs Without Fuses

    Hi Guys What determines whether a moulded 13 Amp plug requires to be fused? I have in my hand a cable for a 72 watt transformer. one end of the lead has a physically very small moulded unfused 13 plug which is stamped 10A 250VAC. The other end is terminated with a standard moulded female (2.5...
  3. Flanders

    110 volt 16 amp sockets on a 32 amp ring

    When caring out an EICR on a site I found that the 110 volt socket outlets were connected as three 2.5mm ring final circuits each protected by a 32 amp MCB (single Pole) in a DB fed from 110 volt transformer ,These sockets are used to supply halogen Flood lights that area plugged in when...
  4. R

    16 amp supply

    Hi folks, Just joined in the hope someone can help! - don't worry, i'll get a sparky in to do the work, but i want to understand whats needed first! I have purchased a new workshop table saw which came with a 16 amp socket, though i was advised it would work fine off a 13amp socket with a plug...
  5. R

    16 amp ip44 electrical socket to lamp post

    Hi, I am looking to fit an ip44 16 amp socket ( like the caravan connection type - three pin, round and blue ) to a lamp post we have in the garden so we can connect Christmas lights to it. I have noticed these are commonly used on street lights in towns for the same reason. Upon closer...
  6. M

    16 amp 230v limit

    Hi guys, as we know the limit under G83 is 16 amps at 230v export, does anyone know if this is capped to export to the grid or limited from the inverter under the regulations? point being if a base load of say 320 watts for instance at a house and the inverter was generating 4.0kw then only 16...
  7. M

    80 amp rcd

    Will it trip at 80 amps as the main fuse is 100 amps or as its not a rccb will it rely in the main fuse blowing if theres a fault?
  8. M

    Would you code a 60 amp main switch been fed from a 100 amp BS1361

    I carried out a EICR and the main switch for the consumer unit is only rated at 60 amps and the main supply fuse is a BS1361 rated at 100 amps. Im thinking this should be a C2, what are your thoughts please. Many thanks Martin
  9. L

    wiring to 5 amp main system

    A client of ours has asked us if our products have the ability to be wired into to 5 amp main system. We manufacture chandeliers, wall sconces, and floor and table lamps and have end uses in UK and Europe. We buy the parts needed to wire for UK and Europe, including sockets, plugs, cords (and...
  10. W

    Can I Safely run a Cooke & Lewis MG045CL Microwave/ Grill from a 13 amp socket

    Hi, Just getting a new kitchen fitted and there isn't a cooker ring main in place so have bought a gas hob and oven to reflect this. But I have to fit a Cooke & Lewis MG045CL Microwave/ Grill (due to the oven housing) which has an overall rating of 3.25kw (1000w microwave output, so about...
  11. U

    Why dont we use 1/2 amp fuses anymore explained

    If the appliance has 0.5 sq mm cable, the UK plug should (maybe "must" because of the wording in the Plugs and Sockets Regulations) be fitted with a 3A fuse, or 5A if high inrush. If the appliance has 0.75 sq mm cable or above, the UK plug should be fitted with a 13 A fuse. Before you get...
  12. L

    13 Amp 240V socket installation in disabled toilet

    We are taking over a building after commissioning and I found this install of which a macerator is plugged in to. I wouldn’t install this way and the glands and metal clad covers are not even fitted properly so the IP rating is non-existent. I have to tackle them on the install but looking...
  13. trypod

    50 Amp Satin Chrome Shower

    As the 50A Chrome shower pull switch has been discontinued by Crabtree what other one is best to use?
  14. P

    10.5kw shower works on a 32 amp T1 MCB (via a 6mm t/e cable)

    The ELFI is 0.4 ohms. It is also protected by a 30mA RCD. Can I leave it on?
  15. K

    2.5mm Armoured cable supplying shed, on 13 amp FCU

    Hi all what would be the best option. A client has an existing armoured cable that is spurred of the living room socket via a 13a FCU, the armoured cable is then run to a shed, were they used to have a lights. Now as the shed was rotten then have taken it down to replace it. This time they would...
  16. J

    2 amp socket woes

    Hey there, I tried posting this in the DIY forum but I'm unable to do so for some reason. I've just moved into a new house where there are 2amp sockets in all the bedrooms. I purchased a bedside table lamp and grabbed a 2amp plug to connect it to that circuit. The 2amp plugs don't fully fit...
  17. M

    For Sale 100A DP, 60 Amp, 30Amp & 20 Amp 4T Junction Box

    I have for sale the following items: 2 x 100 Amp Double Pole 10 Way Junction Box (Meter Splitter) 4 x 60 Amp 3 Terminal Junction Box 6 x 30 Amp 3 Terminal Junction Box 3 x 20 Amp 4 Terminal Junction Box. £30 for the lot. These are all brand new and unused items, they have just been sat in a...
  18. S

    Use of 60 amp Junction Box

    Sorry this is a general question but for some reason I couldn't start a new thread in the DIY section; Anyway here's my question: I have recently had the consumer unit in my house upgraded from an od 4 way wylex to a MK 10 way RCD split protection etc,etc. to do this the electrician had to...

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