Cooker circuit used as kitchen sockets radial

[TheCodboy]

Hi all,I found a 6mm “cooker” circuit feeding 4 sockets in the kitchen as a radial. R1+R2 tests fine and Zs is low. Can’t see where they are jointed but it goes from 6mm to 2.5mm. If everything tests fine, can’t see a problem leaving it as is. Will have to downsize the mcb as it’s currently on a 32. It’s an old apartment within a block of apartments, probably 60’s built. Shows no sign of thermal damage etc. Can anyone see anything wrong I’m missing? What should I put on the paperwork for the conductor sizes? Many thanks!

 

[James]

Lolypop lolypop, oh lolly lolly pop.
Reminds me of a song!!

 

[DPG]

Lolypop lolypop, oh lolly lolly pop.
Reminds me of a song!!

The 6mm is feeding a radial though, not a ring. Open ended lollipop???

 

[7029 dave]

Has the fixed appliance (cooker)and 45amp dp switch been removed.

 

[DPG]

OP, if the cooker is no longer there then maybe they have joined the cables in the back box of the cooker switch and then plastered over it.

 

[telectrix]

Lolypop lolypop, oh lolly lolly pop.
Reminds me of a song!!

not a lollipop. just a radial with reducing cross section cable.

Has the fixed appliance (cooker)and 45amp dp switch been removed.

if not, a handy local isolation for appliances.

 

[Taylortwocities]

The MCB must be downrated to 20amp (25A if you can find one for that CU)

 

[telectrix]

The MCB must be downrated to 20amp (25A if you can find one for that CU)

good call. 3words.

 

[DefyG]

Record as the minimum csa (2.5) but make a note of it!
Might be work trying to locate the joint though as said earlier could just be plastered over!