16 amp commando sockets. 20 amp mcb on site guide as maximum value mcb

[David Rann]

Hello the on site guide lists 20 amp maximum mcb for 16 amps sockets. Having a debate with someone as to why this is? Why not 16amp mcb? I installed 20 amp mcb as it's for a car charger that charger's at 16amps for 8 hours and is not capable of pulling more than 16 amps but this has been pulled as a C2. I didn't install 16amp as have in the past and over time the bi metallic strip has worn and started to trip after 12 months or so.

Cheers

 

[David Rann]

Would reg 722.411.4.1 be a possibility for the c2

Hum...don't think we're talking about adapting TT installations on pme here. It's a code 2 about saying a 16amp socket is wrong on 20amp mcb

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Please note, the OSGs are not a part of the Regulations.
They contain errors and often give advice which is not backed up by the Regulations.

 

[David Rann]

Hum?

 

[westward10]

Bee.

 

[David Rann]

Bzzzzzzz

 

[Simlec]

What manufacture is your charging point? as all the ones I have read ask for a 20amp MCB.

 

[David Rann]

It's Tesla's own Mobile connector 11kw. 3 phase 16amp