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    Breaker tripping under load

    Thanks everyone for your replies, I understand now, not being an electrician I was wondering is a mistake had been made but yes I only have 3.7kW to play with, it is interesting to have to swap heating for coffee but the coffee wins every time.:D I will look into oil based heaters, I was...
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    Breaker tripping under load

    Thanks, i will see about increasing the wattage, the problem is not me, i am happily sitting here with no wall heaters on but when my ex visits, she feels the cold. I am just in the middle of emailing the landlady, cant wait for the summer, no heaters at all.
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    Breaker tripping under load

    That just about explains it then, the last tenant must have had electricity included but before i moved in they fit a new meter. That makes a lot of sense now, maybe i will get an oil filled radiator. At least i have learned what to look for i future, i will also check how to convert, it will...
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    Breaker tripping under load

    Hi, I have some photos of my fuse box, he did say i was overloading the system but does that mean i have a low grade system? i mean if i cant switch on the kettle, portable heater and 2 small wall heaters do i need to improve the system some how? In my last place i never had this problem and...
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    Breaker tripping under load

    Apologies, i wont be able to get that until i am home tonight. I will be home about 7pm and will post. Thanks for your replies so far...
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    Breaker tripping under load

    I am looking for a rating, i bought it from Argos and they dont have that information, online they only have: I can advise this uses a 230-240 wattage, half heat uses 1.5 KW, full heat which uses 3KW operated off a 13 amp plug which will cover all heat settings I will need to check the kettle...
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    Breaker tripping under load

    Hi all, This appears to be a forum for people who have a clue what they are talking about, unfortunately i dont :-) I just moved into a studio and after a few days found that the socket fuse keeps tripping, i have read many posts and have tried the suggestions, i have done the following...
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