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

[David Rann]

16 amp commando and the osg.

 

[Simlec]

lol, I was expecting to see lots of pic's online of earth rod explosions and like but nothing yet (that I have seen) but I feel its coming.

 

[David Rann]

lol, I was expecting to see lots of pic's online of earth rod explosions and like but nothing yet (that I have seen) but I feel its coming.

I need to make sure my public liability covers it!

 

[davesparks]

Because it's an ev charger and like I said in the original post charges for 16 amps constant. Over time I have had them wear the bi metallic strip and start to trip. 20 amps takes the stress off and complies with IET on site guide.

This suggests it is either a poor choice of MCB or actually pulling more than 16A.

A single 16A socket shouldn't need to have an ocpd of more than 16A supplying it, if it does then it is most likely overloaded.

 

[David Rann]

This suggests it is either a poor choice of MCB or actually pulling more than 16A.

A single 16A socket shouldn't need to have an ocpd of more than 16A supplying it, if it does then it is most likely overloaded.

Would you C2 it though?

 

[Ian1981]

Stick a clamp meter on the circuit to see how many amps it's pulling

 

[David Rann]

No point...this is about someone coding a c2 contradicting the IET

 

[Ian1981]

delete

 

[Simlec]

What does he need to clamp it for? He has designed it correctly and no parts are in danger .
No code and I don’t see how you can code it.

 

[Deleted account]

An EICR is only to test and inspect the electrical installation. Not the equipment/ appliances plugged into it. If an appliance is over loading the 16a commando socket then that is an issue with the appliance, not the installation.