Shower cable breaker question

[IQ Electrical]

melted neutral? could that be loose connection rather than the cable being too small?

Absolutely, a 9Kw load on 10 Metres of 6.0mm would not melt the insulation.

 

[VoltzElectrical]

That's what I thought. New DP switch, re-terminate, test. leave.

design current 39 amps.
6mm clipped direct 47amps

 

[telectrix]

and that is if it's 9kwatt. optimistic manufacturers always use 240v to make their product appear more powerful than it actaually is . i've yet to see a 9kw shower pull more than 35A anyway.

 

[youngsparky]

If your unsure wether to re run the cable or tighten connection. Do what you think is safest.
I always like to leave a job knowing it's the safest it could ever be

 

[malcolmsanford]

If your unsure wether to re run the cable or tighten connection. Do what you think is safest.
I always like to leave a job knowing it's the safest it could ever be

Spot on attitude .......................though at my age leaving the site with it working is always a bonus

 

[pushrod]

That's what I thought. New DP switch, re-terminate, test. leave.

design current 39 amps.
6mm clipped direct 47amps

Could be going round in circles here - see post 7

 

[telectrix]

hmmmm.... how many electricians does it take to change a light bulb? answer-- 35.






1 to change the lamp, 2 H&S suits to ensure safety, 1 friend to post a thread, 1 to safely dispose of the old lamp and 30 to discuss alternative ways of doing the job