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  1. D

    What do these ratings mean

    Hi, I was looking at my dishwasher and it has this metal plate with these markings. I am confused about the meaning of "10/16A" - does that mean it uses a 10A fuse or a 16A fuse? Also, I am guessing that there are two sets of values (230V - 2,3kW - 10/16A vs 240V - 2,5kW - 13A). I wonder...
  2. S

    Wago topjob current ratings

    Hello Can anyone confirm for me what the following spec for a Wago TopJob 2202-1201 din rail connector means? The connector can accept max 4mm solid core cable, so does this mean (see bottom row) the connector can cope with 32A? The row above says rated current is only 24A though? I’m easily...
  3. E

    How to understand power ratings and interaction with fuses

    Hi there I have a few questions related to the power ratings of certain devices and how this interplays with the fuse. The reason I am asking this is whether I can safely add new plug sockets off an existing 3A fused spur (I plan to only use these plug sockets for low power devices). The...
  4. S

    IP and BS Ratings for Zone 2 in a bathroom.

    I'm refurbishing our bathroom including a replacement extractor fan and a relocated shaver socket. I will have a professional electrician fit the new appliances but I wanted to shop around first to see what is avaiable. Dissapointingly not all suppliers give information on appliance ratings...
  5. R

    laptop power supply cables - fuses and ratings

    Hi there. I have noticed that most laptop power supply cables have a 5A fuse in the plug, but a 2.5A rating on the clover leaf end of the cable. Is this safe? Surely there should be a 3A fuse in the plug at least, given the cable is rated for 2.5A. The whole industry seems to be happy to...
  6. M

    230v breaker ratings

    **DIY'ing a campervan, trying to plan the electrics myself before getting help to install so I understand what is going on under the hood. (Engineer by trade, can't help myself) Questioning my basic understanding of circuit breakers and plug sockets: If a standard plug is rated to 13A, do you...
  7. Neptune

    When do amp ratings matter

    Got some amateurish questions. Please excuse me but want to set this straight in my head. Do amp ratings only matter when current is being drawn i.e. an appliance plugged in, light fitting, etc. To expand, if I have a 50amp MCB with a 1mm T&E cable going into a 5amp junction box, would that...
  8. Jb1410

    Bathroom zones and ip ratings

    I’m currently upgrading my bathroom suite and was wanting to remove the old style pull chords style switches for the fan and light for a switch. They will be mounted well outside the zone 2 area in the bathroom so do I need to take any ip rating into account as well. Many thanks
  9. D

    EMINoise filter amp ratings?

    if a servo driver has a amp rating of 9.5 amp single phase 240V and peak current at 30amp what amp rating should be chosen for a emi power/line filter? thank you.
  10. I

    Contactor Ratings

    Afternoon all, If a contactor has a rated operational current of 40A but a maximum power rating of 6kW, will this be acceptable to switch an air con unit (recommended fuse size 32A, max running amps 13A) MCB? Thanks.
  11. OnlQQker

    Merry Christmas, Watch Those Load Ratings On Outside Lights...

  12. D

    Cable ratings - constant load?

    For argument sake, lets say a cable is rated at 100A clipped direct, ambient temp 30 deg. Does this mean it can take a constant load of 100A in those conditions or is the rating based on cyclic current? The reason I ask is on a recent install, following current cable guidelines we fitted a 35mm...
    • danieleither
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  13. J

    Why 2 hob ratings per ring

    Hi all. Could someone clarify why there is two hob power ratings on AEG IKB64301FB Electric Induction Hob - Black - https://www.currys.co.uk/gbuk/household-appliances/cooking/hobs/aeg-ikb64301fb-electric-induction-hob-black-10186499-pdt.html Also what would be the total wattage. Hoping this...
  14. A

    Loft insulation and ratings

    Hi guys New build small 2 bed bungalow to have 300mm of insulation in loft space. Obviously all circuits to be ran in loft and dropped. Circuits to be used are alarm circuit 6amp, lighting 25x 4w downlights 6amp, 2 x 32amp ring mains, 16amp boiler radial, 32 amp hob/oven circuit (undecided if...
  15. James

    Forum Ratings your thoughts please

    if there was to be any sort of indication on your profile or posts as to how good your recent advice had been, how would you like it to be decided.
  16. E

    UPS voltage Rating Specs

    Hi Guys, In IT UPS back up systems is there a general upper voltage rating before the device will compensate for overvoltage or is it down to each manufacturers spec. Have been experiencing reports claiming they have been alerted of overvoltages. This I will need to check out. Many Thanks!
  17. NDG Elecs

    Ratings plates for compressor

    Just a quick query as to what an aspect of a rating plate refers too. What is: n/1 - value 2750 Piccy:
  18. M

    Description of IP ratings in BS 7671

    Hi Can someone point me to the description of IPXXB and IP2X in BS 7671. I know what they are and the requirements of each of them are, but I cannot locate the description in the Big Blue Book. Appendix 5 on page 450 has the details of IP 0, 3, 4, 5 & 6X but not the other 2. Cheers
  19. diyterry

    Bathroom zones and ip ratings

    Am I right in thinking that zone 1 is in the shower and zone 2 is above the shower cubicle? and how do ip ratings relate to the zones?
  20. Richard Cook

    Wago connectors and amp ratings

    Hi folks, I'm not an electrician and don't intend to do anything above and beyond the standard DIY changing of sockets/lights etc but I have a question that I'm interested in learning more about. I recently came across the Wago connectors (which look to be a lot easier to use than the standard...

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