And thats just at the house end. There's more at the far end, depending on how the source is connected to the SWA. I too would not want the house to trip if there were a fault in the outbuilding.
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And thats just at the house end. There's more at the far end, depending on how the source is connected to the SWA. I too would not want the house to trip if there were a fault in the outbuilding.
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knowall
Yes ???? Explain cos everyone else says no?
What is it trades people, you ask them for a quote to do some work and arrange a time, wait in all day and they never turn up!, how annoying is that, can not even be bother to phone u up, had the same problem trying to get a roofer, what's up with people now a days
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Yes ???? Explain cos everyone else says no?Yes
Knowall has chosen the wrong forum name, because he knows nothing., Also he does not read and understand the thread. If he looks back he will maybe realise that the question about the 32A MCB related to you attaching a single length of 2.5mm cable to it.
The answer you had was no. And the answer is still no.
Knowall really needs a visit to Specsavers.
Tradesmen have very good waster-pita-client radar. That you have these problems does not surprise me in the slightest.
One done by somebody who actually knows how to do design.
You can't find an electrician who will tell you what to steal from your employer?could you give me a list of all the require parts so I could order source the parts then get a electrician to fit them
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knowall
Would it be ok to use this spare 32amp for the garage supply
The answer to your original post is yes
And is still yes !
Wow, who'd have thought it. Know-f-all posts wrong information on yet another post!
At least he is consistent
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knowall
Yes ???? Explain cos everyone else says no?Yes
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Knowall really needs a visit to Specsavers.
Just returned from Specsavers
You can connect your shed to the spare 32a mcb, if the circuit is designed as follows - SWA = 6mm your house installation is designed to the 16th edition of the regulations, i.e. no rdc protection on your lighting circuits. So, if the shed develops a earth fault your lighting in the house will remain on, so no hazard. You can isolate the shed at the 32a mcb if you suspect the fault is in the shed wiring.
At some point you would be advised to replace your consumer unit to compy with the 17th edition and install dedicated rcd protection for your shed.
The important thing is that your SWA is 6mm if you use the 32a mcb. If you have all that kit in the shed i would advise 6mm to handle the load and reduce the risk of volts drop at the shed.
Regards,
KA
Still missed the bit where the OP wants to use a welder on that B type breaker then?
How are you going to terminate an SWA into that CU?
Adding an RCD at the supply end is exactly the wrong thing to do.
How are you going to terminate an SWA into that CU?
Adding an RCD at the supply end is exactly the wrong thing to do.
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knowall
Sorry, my response( as i have already stated) is to the original post- can i use the spare 32a mcb………
To answer your question re type b mcb i don't recall we have the spec for the welder ? Do you ? or are you making assumptions?
Kind regards,
KA :
To answer your question re type b mcb i don't recall we have the spec for the welder ? Do you ? or are you making assumptions?
Kind regards,
KA :
It was in the other thread that was mentioned here.
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knowall
you haven't made an assumption…….. I know F all according to you ?I have aready got your number RF rough as F ……….
I think you've proved beyond all doubt for that to be correct.
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