domestic question???...

[danpic]

Would a 16 amp MCB be capable for a kitchen ring?? 3x double plugs, 4x 13 amp fuse spurs for the washing machine etc.. and the cooker is on its own mcb...thanks

 

[accordfire]

Erm...no, if it's a ring final....

And probably no for load too.

 

[onions1066]

I think you've answered your own question in the original post

 

[pete555]

not quite but it can be a 16amp mcb providing it is a 17th split db with rcd,s on but i think overload could be a problem

 

[sparkless]

no it wont do a ring, but a radial is an option

 

[dan86]

I would say no. you say 3x double plugs, but depends what you'll be plugging into them. probably overload.

 

[currie123]

No not really suitable 2-3 appliances on at once And you will overload the circuit

 

[dan86]

and what are the 4 13a spurs for? washing machine and what else

 

[chrish_1977]

Don't want to sound like I'm being mean, but do you have any experience as an electrician?

 

[44ALLAN]

Why would you want to put 16 amp on a ring main mate?

Washing machine and tumbler takes you to that !!!

 

[danpic]

what would be the best calculation to work this out?

 

[sparkless]

Villa is rubbish

 

[danpic]

ive not done it yet...its the only mcb left. ill go and purchase a 32

 

[ETradesmen]

In terms of circuit design 16amp is not enough to supply ALL of the electric points you have stated.

The most you will get is a 2x 20amp radial circuits (split the ring in two)

lets hope they don't make a tea whilst doing the laundry

Michael

 

[danpic]

but its the last MCB slot, would a 32 amp be ok?

 

[sparkless]

have a look in your avatar

 

[Octopus]

no it wont do a ring, but a radial is an option

Why won't it do a ring??

 

[onions1066]

ive not done it yet...its the only mcb left. ill go and purchase a 32

Really ?

 

[Octopus]

but its the last MCB slot, would a 32 amp be ok?

Back to school maybe?

 

[Octopus]

ive not done it yet...its the only mcb left. ill go and purchase a 32

not done what yet? this thread is truely scary.

Where's Biff when you need him?

 

[Des 56]

This is not the sort of question that I personally feel able to answer

That's without being given a very good reason why its being asked in the first place

 

[sparkless]

Why won't it do a ring??

so you would fit a kitchen ring on a 16 mcb?

but you wouldnt fit a radial with a 16mcb?

 

[Octopus]

so you would fit a kitchen ring on a 16 mcb?

but you wouldnt fit a radial with a 16mcb?

Nothing wrong with a 16A ring if the design and load are done properly. Not how I would do it though!

 

[onions1066]

Nothing wrong with a 16A ring if the design and load are done properly. Not how I would do it though!

6 amp rings from now on then

 

[sparkless]

Nothing wrong with a 16A ring if the design and load are done properly. Not how I would do it though!

good luck