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  1. B

    Can i hardwire two 16amp aplliances into a hardwire point on a 6mm cable?

    Is this ok? 32amp breaker with a 6mm wire leading to fused cooker switch. This then leads with 6mm cable to hardwire point. Can i hardwire 2 x 16 amp appliances to this hardwire point. This hardwire point is all i have for these these appliances. Should I use a double hardwire point or will...
  2. will_505

    3phase 32amp socket swap for 16amp

    Hi there, I've got a 3 phase compressor and a small 8500W single and 3 phase generator. My compressor has a large 32amp plug on it but my generator only has a 16amp socket so my question being can I swap the 32amp plug to a 16amp plug? Sorry if this is a daft question. Thanks guys 🙂
  3. popeyedwazza

    UK Can you have 3 13 amp fcus in series on its own radial 16amp with each supplying single socket

    Hi everyone. Im new here... I need advice on wether it is safe and okay to have 3 × 13amp fcus on its own radial with each having single socket to supply a.... 1st) fcu at 13amp-fridge/freezer 2nd) fcu at 13amp-washer/dryer combo 3rd) fcu at 13amp-Dishwasher They will be protected by 4mm...
  4. L

    UPS 16amp power supplies

    Hi chaps Customer has asked me about installing a mains supply to a 16amp UPS on their server. The UPS hasn’t come with a power cord, the customer has searched Amazon for a 16Amp IEC C19 lead which comes with a 13Amp plug top, should it be supplied directly to the CU on a 16amp RCBO on a...
  5. C

    no oven for xmas :-( new 16amp oven on onto old 20amp breaker.???

    Hi there My old oven broke just in time for xmas😭😭😭 (murphys law) Ive picked up a new one which is rated at 16amp. The old oven came off an independent circuit. 20amp breaker with 6mm from board to isolator and 6mm to rear of oven. Is this just a case of just hardwiring it in or is it a bigger...
    • carl87
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    • 16amp breaker new old oven xmas
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. V

    I am allowed to replace the 2.5mm wire from a radial circuit to 4mm and the 16Amp MCB for a 32Amp

    Could you tell me please if I am allowed in England to replace by myself the 2.5mm cable from a radial circuit to 4mm and the 16Amp MCB it has now for a 32Amp?
    • vadiro
    • Thread
    • 16amp 2.5mm allowed circuit mcb radial radial circuit replace wire
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  7. D

    Two 16amp oven installation

    Hi, I've searched these forums and have found quite a bit of good information, but not specifically to my query. My house is about 9 years old. The kitchen has a dedicated cooker circuit, which has a 32 amp MCB. The cooker circuit only has two single 13 amp sockets on it, and each of these...
    • Deleted member 149081
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    • 16amp installation oven
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  8. A

    Two 16amp ovens on 32amp mcb B supply

    Hi, I am replacing an old double oven with 2 new small ovens. The old oven is wired into a dedicated supply with a switch and the consumer board has a 32amp MCB B breaker. New oven 1 requires a 15 amp fuse and 2790W. link below. https://www.zanussi.co.uk/kitchen/cooking/ovens/oven/zohnx3x1/...
  9. S

    UK 16amp supply, 13amp load help..

    Hi, May be an odd one but… I’m fitting out a boat, the marina supplies 16amps shore power and they insist on gas cookers so as not to overload their supply. I’ve just seen you can buy 13amp cookers, would I be right to assume that a 13amp cooker would only ever draw 13amps and thus, would...
  10. M

    16amp oven installation

    Hello. I have a new oven. I understand completely that I need to get it installed by an electrician and will definitely do so but for my own curiosity I would appreciate some help understanding electrical circuits and what I need. Please forgive if I don't use the right terminology here! My old...
  11. M

    Advice Regarding Connecting 16amp plug to 32 amp

    Hi, I am an amateur with little knowledge of electrics, so please bear with me. I recently bought a petrol generator Pacini 6.5KVA Petrol 13HP Generator, Electric start - https://ige.ie/pacini-6-5kva-petrol-13hp-generator-electric-start The purpose of the generator is to power basic...
    • mickeycarty
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    • 16amp advice amp connecting plug regarding
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  12. G

    UK 32amp to 16amp fly lead

    Hello I’ve bought a Clarke ceramic heater it’s a 110v and it’s got a 32amp plug on it , would it be possible to connect it to my 110v transformer via a (32amp socket to 16amp plug ) fly lead is that safe or do I need to plug it to an isolator before going into a 110v transformer Can you help Cheey
  13. M

    Using pre installed cooker circuit for 13amp or 16amp oven.

    Hi all this is my first post. I am renewing my kitchen and at the moment I have a large cooker I'm changing it to a single oven. At the moment the cooker is on its own dedicated circuit with a 32mcb and 6mm cable going to a 45a cooker switch then going to a 45a cooker outlet plate which the...
    • Mark armitage
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    • 16amp circuit cooker installed oven using
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  14. J

    Fitting a 16amp plug to a 13 amp

    Is this bad practice To replace a 13amp plug with a 16 amp?
  15. T

    32amp generator socket to 16amp plug

    I am looking to buy a generator for my mobile catering unit. Most I can find in my price range have a 32amp 240v single phase socket. My unit is setup to connect to a 16amp plug into the consumer unit with an RCD. My question is can I use a 32amp to 16amp conversion lead rather than having...
  16. T

    Rolec 1 way 16amp touring outlet problem

    Hi forum, has anybody on here had an issue with the rolec 1 way 16amp touring outlet isolator? The isolator does not operate when the 16amp plug is inserted as the plug does not appear to push the interlock far enough back to release the isolator. Out of six units 3 do not work. Any feed back...
  17. P

    Wiring 3no 3.2kw 16amp ovens to an existing 32amp 6mm supply

    Do I need to install a small CU to provide 3no separate supplies to 3 no ovens from the single 32amp supply I currently have.
    • Patrick Boyle
    • Thread
    • 16amp 6mm existing ovens supply wiring
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. R

    16amp radial circuit additional sockets

    Hi all I am looking to add 2 additional 2G sockets to an existing 16amp radial circuit that has 2 1G sockets on it. It’s a 3 story house and the consumer unit is in the Cellar. There are two rooms on the top floor and two radial circuits are feed from the one 16amp MCB with no RCB fitted. I...
    • Rob Johnson
    • Thread
    • 16amp additional circuit radial radial circuit sockets
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. D

    16amp 230 3pin sockets and rcd's

    Just want other people's opinions on this In a warehouse were 16amp sockets are used for conveyors only would these need to be installed with rcbo's or just an mcb?
  20. K

    5kw solar array and limit to 16amp?

    I had someone around yesterday to discuss installing a PV system for me, the discussion was mostly just an overview of technologies and different pricing such as loaning the roof and paying nothing, paying outright or paying with 5 years 0% finance. I've done a bit of reading and know a bit...

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