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Why do I need to hard wire a new 2kw panel heater In.yet have a 2kw conveter heater with a plug on confusing
does the panel heater have to be hard wired in.or can I safely use a plug
does it need to be a fused 20 amp switch if I have to wire it in or judt a 30 amp switch
Thanks gor your reply Stem.does the panel heater have to be hard wired in, or can I safely use a plug.
and does it need to be a fused 20 amp switch if I have to wire it in or judt a 30 amp switch
"The heater is fitted with a length of flexible cable, for connection to the fixed wiring of the premises through a suitable connection box positioned adjacent to the heater."
That is, indeed, probably what the instructions say. However, there is no electrical logic in saying that a 2kW fixed heater "must" be hard-wired, whereas an equivalent 2kW free-standing ('portable') heater is OK with a plug.A 2kW fixed heater should be hard wired in via a Fused Connection Unit (FCU) The instructions that came with the panel heater should tell you this.
Strictly speaking, it is the size of the cable (which should be adequate for the appliance) supplying the appliance determines what OPD is required. If the appliance is deemed to require specific over-current protection, that should be provided internally within the appliance.The size of the appliance determines what size over-current protection is required for 2kW heater a 13A fuse is required, again the instructions that came with it will confirm.
It is a creda heater amd it does say to hard wire it.but can't se any logical reason why
Portable appliances must have a plug fitted.It is a creda heater amd it does say to hard wire it.but can't se any logical reason why
Try again, 13amp switch fused spur.Try again 20 amp switch
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