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I agree streetlighter, but they ran the minimum for a light and a garage door opener. OLD, the problem is that I only have a 1.5mm cable feeding the garage, which limits my supply options. In reality I'm looking for a quart from a pint pot.

thanks for the concern wiggles, i'm not a domestic spark (more digital controls) but know enough not to put my dmm in line as suggested. I think for £4 or so, it'd be worth my while trying a 16A mcb, if it doesn't work then I'll use either an extension cable or return the saw. What I'm...

Thanks for the response Davy. I don't have the test gear unfortunately to test disconnection times. I'll give the 16A type B mcb a go, if that still trips, I'll put the 10A back and return the saw. Digging a trench under a patio etc is not really an option!

Davy, I've just plugged it inside and it runs ok. The start is a bit violent, a definite jolt. The motor is physically small, circa 4" diameter x 6" long. The saw in question is as the link below. http://www.screwfix.com/app/sfd/cat/pro.jsp?id=30997&ts=99520 Perhaps this is down to...

Thanks for the feedback. The 1.5mm SWA was as installed by the house builders and unless I wish to run a new cable, which would involve considerable work, thats what I am stuck with. I'm asking questions as I do not wish to change any part of the system and impart subsequent risks to any...

Help please, I've just purchased a new chop saw from Screwfix, 2000W, for use in the garage. When I press the start trigger, the local mcb immediately trips. Garage is fed from main house, 15m ish run. House has Volex split CB (100/63) feeding dbl garage via 16A type B mcb, on RCD side...