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I dont get it ... twin & earth 2.5mm

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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 12:46 am    Post Subject:
I dont get it ... twin & earth 2.5mm
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From what Ive read you always have a safety margin. 2.5mm t&e from what Ive seen has a rating of 24 amps. But in a ring mains using 2.5mm youve to use a 30A fuse? Any help appreciated.
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PostPosted: Mon Oct 24, 2005 1:47 am    Post Subject:
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The point of a ring is just that (two cable supplying the one outlet)

When you plug something in to a ring circuit the current is supplied from both cables at the same time.

That is why it's important to check continuity and integrity of the ring when testing.
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