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PostPosted: Fri Jan 20, 2006 6:57 pm    Post Subject:
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I have just bought a 10.9 - 11.8kw electric cooker it has a ceramic hob a top and bottom oven, what rating of cable do I need? Will 6 mm or 10 mm twin & earth be sufficient? Thankyou
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PostPosted: Fri Jan 27, 2006 5:34 pm    Post Subject:
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Hi,
10mm Twin & Earth = 53A, Max Load = 12.72kw
6mm Twin & Earth = 40A, Max Load = 9.6kw

The Cable You Require is 10mm Twin & Earth.

Daniel
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