Hi all, I was hoping for some advice. All the sockets in my house (3 bedroom terrace) are wired in a single radial circuit to a 16A MCB on 2.5mm cable. I was wondering was it possible to upgrade the MCB to 20A, as when using alot of appliances at the same time in the kitchen the MCB is tripping.
Is there any particular reason why a 16A may have been fitted over a 20A. I have a magnuss consumer unit.
At some point in the future when funds are a bit more readily available will try and get a rewire as the circuit is obviously overloaded. However would changing the MCB be safe as an interim measure? Will the extra 4A make much difference how easily the circuit trips?
Is there any particular reason why a 16A may have been fitted over a 20A. I have a magnuss consumer unit.
At some point in the future when funds are a bit more readily available will try and get a rewire as the circuit is obviously overloaded. However would changing the MCB be safe as an interim measure? Will the extra 4A make much difference how easily the circuit trips?