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    adding sockets to a radial circuit

    I have read in Diy Manuals that the maximum length of 4mm cable I can use is 15 metres on a 32a MCB, and 38 metres on a 30a cartridge fuse.Problem is I want to extend the existing circuit over 15 meters but the consumer unit is a Crabtree Starbreaker with plug-in CB,s but plug in Cartridges are...
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    Earthing of Copper Water Pipees

    Hi I have a modern bungalow (10 Years Old) which has one earth lead connected from mains in to rising water mains in and all pipework is brass/copper. My son has purchased a 1890's house in which all pipe work in the kitchen/bathroom is bonded. We are fitting a new kitchen & bathroom suite...
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    adding sockets to a radial circuit

    To cut along story short, what is the maximum length of 4mm cable I can use on a 32amp MCB (B) as opposed to a 30amp Cartridge Fuse. Many Thanks (in anticipation) :lol:
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    adding sockets to a radial circuit

    Many thanks for the extremely speedy response. Where would a copy of the On Site Guide be available from ?
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    adding sockets to a radial circuit

    Does'nt the actual length of the cable and the choice of MCB or Fuse restrict the number of sockets in a radial circuit. I'm really interested in this as we want to increase the number of sockets in the kitchen which is wired up in 4mm cable. Access would make changing to a ring main very...
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