Storeage heaters

[CB123]

I'm thinking of installing 2 x 0.85kw storeage heaters in a room where I previously had 1 x 1.7kw heater. Am I right in thinking that the existing socket and wiring will safely run the two as the total kw is the same?

 

[bernardgreen]

Only if the existing wiring and socket were correctly installed. Just because it worked does not mean it was perfectly safe.

Is it a socket for a plug or a hard wired flex outlet.

It would be worth changing the existing single socket for a pair of switched sockets or flex outlets to enable the heaters to be individually controlled / isolated should one need repairing.

 

[CB123]

Only if the existing wiring and socket were correctly installed. Just because it worked does not mean it was perfectly safe.

Is it a socket for a plug or a hard wired flex outlet.

It would be worth changing the existing single socket for a pair of switched sockets or flex outlets to enable the heaters to be individually controlled / isolated should one need repairing.

 

[CB123]

Many thanks - Happy with the wiring as it was installed when the place was built. Consumer board been upgraded recently too. Socket is hard wired with flex so can fit junction box and 2 new sockets, good idea. It was the loading I was hoping someone would confirm but from what you are saying that sounds OK too. Thanks again.

 

[Johnmelad]

Only if the existing wiring and socket were correctly installed. Just because it worked does not mean it was perfectly safe.

Is it a socket for a plug or a hard wired flex outlet.

It would be worth changing the existing single socket for a pair of switched sockets or flex outlets to enable the heaters to be individually controlled / isolated should one need repairing.

Yes - he did!