16amp three phase sockets

[Paul.M]

Thanks for your 'useful' help. It was more the cable size i was trying to check, i'm not that stupid. Its nice to see you can rely on another electrician for a sensible answer on an electrical question

With the qualifications you have you should be able to answer this off the top of your head. Fair enough we all have our bad days and the mind goes blank but if someone asked you the same question you would be thinking the same. Did you just ask the question in the wrong way? Maybe it should have been "what is the maximum rating for 2.5mm t+e? I haven't got my OSG with me". I believe that sums up what you are going through..... shall we start this conversation again?

 

[32aSam]

Fair enough, thanks for your help. Its just been a while since i've done anything and never done too much with three phase. I moved house recently hence why osg is buried but i shall get up there at the weekend and find it.

 

[dean7828]

if youre useing a commando type male/female socket you made also need a form of isolation between the board and the socket. you could use a rotary switch isolator for this.

 

[32aSam]

Whilst i'm on here you may be able to help with something else. I have the qualifications but very little practical experience and i'm keen to start working as a spark. Problem is i'm 26, married with mortgage a child on the way so can't afford to take a drop in money. Does anyone have any advice on what i could do?

 

[32aSam]

Thanks, have already bared that in mind

 

[dean7828]

i recomend you keep going mate do the am2 and Nvq quick as the format is changing this month, get youre gold card its the best toll you will ever need.

 

[Paul.M]

Fair enough, thanks for your help. Its just been a while since i've done anything and never done too much with three phase. I moved house recently hence why osg is buried but i shall get up there at the weekend and find it.

Ok Sam, that's the spirit. There has been sum very stupid questions popping up here lately and DIYers, just wanted to make sure no one blows themselves up....

The 2.5mm and 16amp mcb may not be enough due to start up current. You will have to check the manufactures info and see if its a soft start. Without knowing all the info I would say 4mm t+e with a 20amp C type mcb and ensure all connections are secure for the vibrations.

 

[dean7828]

i mean tool not toll lol!

 

[SimpleSimon]

Best I can suggest Sam is keep the job as like us all we need the money and do little things on your days off, bit of fault finding or minor works if anyone needs, stay away from anything that needs notifying though. And come on here, ask questions, join in. We don't bite much......honest

 

[Paul.M]

i mean tool not toll lol!

So tempted to make a sarcastic comment, but I won't. Did the same thing this morning. I put "with offence" instead of "without offence". I was the "toll" on that occasion

If you do it again just click the edit post button and change it.

 

[32aSam]

i recomend you keep going mate do the am2 and Nvq quick as the format is changing this month, get youre gold card its the best toll you will ever need.

Don't mean to sound stupid but whats the am2?

 

[dean7828]

AM2 is a jib requirement, think its usually a 3 day exam and 2 day coarse or something, its designed to test you’re practical skills and knowledge, think there is now a 30 question multiple choice at the end, just another way to make money out of the hardworking spark if you ask me but has to be done costs about £900

 

[glynnis]

Ok Sam, that's the spirit. There has been sum very stupid questions popping up here lately and DIYers, just wanted to make sure no one blows themselves up....

The 2.5mm and 16amp mcb may not be enough due to start up current. You will have to check the manufactures info and see if its a soft start. Without knowing all the info I would say 4mm t+e with a 20amp C type mcb and ensure all connections are secure for the vibrations.

Dont think you should be using t&e on a 3 phase installation should you???? If it was a high starting current surely you would use a 16A D-type breaker, not a 20A as the sockets are only rated at 16A?

 

[Paul.M]

Dont think you should be using t&e on a 3 phase installation should you???? If it was a high starting current surely you would use a 16A D-type breaker, not a 20A as the sockets are only rated at 16A?

Glynnis hello... The OP says 3 sockets on a 3 phase supply. And not s 3 phase supply to A motor. Each phase can be fed on what I advised due to it not being a 3 phase motor. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I always take a telling off as education and not as criticising. You know more than me on this matter, I will bow my hat.

 

[glynnis]

Glynnis hello... The OP says 3 sockets on a 3 phase supply. And not s 3 phase supply to A motor. Each phase can be fed on what I advised due to it not being a 3 phase motor. Please correct me if I'm wrong, I always take a telling off as education and not as criticising. You know more than me on this matter, I will bow my hat.

Paul hi, not having a go but the OP says 3, 3 phase sockets using singles, trunking and conduit, hence me saying i wouldnt advise using t&e.
Sorry if you think i was takin the wee, i think he was stating the obvious with his question and should have read what HE wrote?
Cheers, Glynnis.