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Bit near the limit if they all come on at onceHi,
been asked to wire 3 x 1.5kw heaters in offices in an old warehouse.
2.5mm radial - 20amp rcbo with 20amp DP switch with flex outlets
That sound about right?
Bit near the limit if they all come on at once on 2nd thoughts 4.5kw @ 230v is 30 AMPS about, 3 separate circuits would be my choice.
The old heater that’s in just now is a 3kw on a 16amp breaker but has gave up and they want it replaced - but have also asked for another 2 added to this. There’s only 1 way left on the distribution board that’s the problem I haveSounds near the knuckle, whats the history?
Any history of tripping, visual signs of cable damage.
Put a larger CU inThe old heater that’s in just now is a 3kw on a 16amp breaker but has gave up and they want it replaced - but have also asked for another 2 added to this. There’s only 1 way left on the distribution board that’s the problem I have
Sounds near the knuckle, whats the history?
Any history of tripping, visual signs of cable damage.
Ah, new heaters on old existing circuit.The old heater that’s in just now is a 3kw on a 16amp breaker but has gave up and they want it replaced - but have also asked for another 2 added to this. There’s only 1 way left on the distribution board that’s the problem I have
Would be very awkward but could make it a ring, the cable is run above ceiling tiles but runs through insulation which is a problemRe
Ah, new heaters on old existing circuit.
Installation method? It'd take a lot to derate 2.5 down to less that 20A mind.
19.6A load, then cycling would most likely be fine.
Any chance of throwing a return leg in and making it a ring?
Pete it's a fraction under 20 amps, not 30.
Some things are not as difficult as you think they are going to be.Would be very awkward but could make it a ring, the cable is run above ceiling tiles but runs through insulation which is a problem
If that's the case then a thorough assessment of the installation method is needed to ascertain the derating required.Would be very awkward but could make it a ring, the cable is run above ceiling tiles but runs through insulation which is a problem
Ignore the question my badWhat Voltage are you using?
That’s what I was thinkingYou could demolish the warehouse and relocate the business to warmer climes and have no need for the heater.
There's a lot you could do but I expect, like me, you have a customer on a budget and are trying to give them something that will work, is safe and is compliant.
What you are suggesting appears to fit those criteria.
The invoice for the design consultation will follow shortly.That’s what I was thinking
But I think I’ll just go for 4mm radial with 13amp switched fused Spurs at each heater
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