Recent content by Bandqtosser

Sorry didnt notice the date, it is a a shame he was not offerd the same information by a "House Basher" five mounths ago

As far as I recal, the only technical difference with a torriadal transformer and a iron cored type, is the torriadal type are more efficent, some thing to do with Eddy currents,and losses in the core, I seem to remember. And it might buzz a bit louder.

Does ant one know what City and Guilds exam (s) would be eqivelent to the Aussie grade " A" qualifaction .

Really does swapping a plug in MCB come under part P reg !!!

What the previous say is correct, scart is far the best option if possible but I am a bit confused, I presume you are in the Spain or the canary Islands I didn't think they had Digi TV do you mean saterlite ? If so a problem you may encounter using the RF out of a UK Sat receiver in to the back...

Many thanks for the last reply, and the last indepth explanation, I was unable to get the exact power consumption figures but I guessed at 4.5Kw for the hob and 2.5Kw for each of the two ovens + for a 2.5Kw kettle. I can see the point it is unlikely that all the thermostats will be closed...

I am not still not convinced its safe, she might not use all at once but the next resident might one Xmas day, as you say the fuse SHOULD rupture first, but how good are rewireable fuses and there cut off time I understand is also slow. I do think its a case a "unqualified" person doing...

Yes they are 3.15Amp 20mm quick blow fuses, often found in desk extension leads, or electronic equipment, easy to obtain from Maplins or a Tv repair shop if any still exist . NB some have a glass body

A elderly Aunt has bought a double oven and 4 ring hob from Currys, she paid to have it installed by there delivery driver,he has connected both in parrellel to the existing cooker outlet that includes a switched 13A socket, this is feed via 6mm T&E from the consumer unit in the garage approx...