hi all, I've been asked by a chippy mate to install an extractor in his workshop. Had a look at the spec and its 2.2kw so nothing major. Spec say to install on a 16a socket protected by a 30a d type mcb.
Ideally then a 2.5mm radial and 16a cform.
I understand the 30a d type is for start up and being a fixed load short circuit protection is achieved either way (the great shower debate) but in this instance if we are saying we need a bigger mcb then surely I'm installing cable and sockets that aren't upto the job. Am I being over cautious here??
Ideally then a 2.5mm radial and 16a cform.
I understand the 30a d type is for start up and being a fixed load short circuit protection is achieved either way (the great shower debate) but in this instance if we are saying we need a bigger mcb then surely I'm installing cable and sockets that aren't upto the job. Am I being over cautious here??