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When the iron is used, there is no possibility of connecting any other type of attachment. Iron will be checked. Thanks to all.

Yes it is the mcb. Have tried other sockets with same outcome. Sounds like there is unanimity on faulty iron.

Normally nothing else working at the same time on the circuit. Power trips the mcb as soon as iron is connected.

Unable to establish whether it is b16 or c16 Does the following help Wylex wses 63/2 On the trip - nb30. 30amp type 2 All accessories are fine, only iron problem

The iron is merely an attachment and not an independant item. It looks as though there is not any easy solution.. Thank you again for all of the responses and apology once more for my innacurate initial postings.

With the iron connected it just trips that individual circuit.

The iron connects to a dedicated connector on the unit. That same connector is also used for attaching other steaming accessories.

I should correct my ealier information. I have now looked at the data plate information. The steamcleaner does come with a 13amp fused plug on the end. The total power is 3000w Boiler power 2200w Iron power 800w. Using the steamcleaner on its own is fine. The power on the socket only...

Thanks for the reply and information. Yes the item is supplied with a standard plug as a standalone unit where it is most frequently used, a 13amp socket is perfectly adequate.

I have purchased a steam cleaner. When an iron attachment is additionally connected it takes the load to 6kw and consequently trips power from a standard 13amp socket. I have oven and hob on two seperate circuits. Can either of these be utilised? Alternatively what is required to use both...