Pool Heater

[david1805]

Any thoughts anyone please?

Thinking of buying an above ground pool where the recommended heater is 12Kw. This is obviously going to pull 50A, however the main incoming fuse is only 60A. Is this too close for comfort given that I may be cooking my dinner at the same time as heating the pool in which case I've exceed the 60A?

 

[Adam_151]

Do you have an electric shower? if not then I suggest you'll be fine if you have the board swap the fuse out of a 100A one

 

[david1805]

Thanks for the quick reply. I had a feeling that you could get the board to upgrade the fuse. Any idea of cost?

 

[Adam_151]

Depends where you are, I have a feeling its free in some places though, you will have to make sure you have a 100A rated CU and 25mm² tails though. Or just leave it as 60A and call the board out if, or when it fails (they are pretty resilient, and couple in loads which cycle on and off with a thermostat which means you are pulling less load than you might think and undersized cut out fuses don't actually blow that often)