can you apply diversity
- Thread starter Duncan P
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From the info provided: Yes you can
But if the heating element of the washing machine is running at the same time as the tumble drier, you may trip the RCD. It will be preferable to use them sequentially not concurrently. Although the MCB will protect the cable, it is much better to design a circuit that will handle the design current.
It would be useful to look at the specs of both machines to see what their actual design currrent is. Lots of European machines run at 10A not 13A.
But if the heating element of the washing machine is running at the same time as the tumble drier, you may trip the RCD. It will be preferable to use them sequentially not concurrently. Although the MCB will protect the cable, it is much better to design a circuit that will handle the design current.
It would be useful to look at the specs of both machines to see what their actual design currrent is. Lots of European machines run at 10A not 13A.
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