Cable Size

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At present I have a 7.5 Kw shower wired with 6mm squared cable, protected by a 30 amp fuse. The run of cable is about 5metres with most of the cable under the floor. Can I upgrade to an 8.5 kw shower using the same cable, and can I change the fuse to a 40 amp mcb. I believe you can get retro fit mcb's to fit fuseholders.
 
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you can upgrade to 8.5kw shower no problem,how ever do not need to change fuse size 30 amp rewireable fuse will take it , and if it is an M.C.B it will takeup to 45amps for about 4 hours befoe triping
 

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