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How can I extend a shower cable? - MyBuilder
How can I extend a shower cable? Anonymous user 2 December 2017 - 6.05 AM. I need to add a 10mm² cable to the existing cable that feeds my electric shower (8.5kW). The 60 Amp junction boxes are just too big. Is it OK to use 60Amp connector blocks on the 3 wires, wrap them in insulation tape and stick a tile on top to put it all out of sight?
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Is 6mm cable with a 40 amp MCB sufficient for a 8.5 kw electric shower ...
AMG Electrical. 6mm twin and earth cable (which this almost certainly is) can be backed up by a maximum of a 32a MCB, even lower if other factors are involved. You'll need that 10mm cable and a 40a MCB unfortunately as your shower is going to draw over 32a. Whoever fitted the 40a MCB onto the 6mm cable originally was in the wrong.
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Shower cable 6mm or 10mm - MyBuilder
Hi there, You can use 6mm cable for up 9.2 kW. Only condition is if you have a 9.2 kW shower on a 6 mm cable it should not be more then 6 meter away from the consumer unit. But 7.5 kW is ok. If you have a shower more then 9.2 kW, 10mm cable must be used. I normally always use 10 mm cable if the shower is 7.5 kW or more.
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Running power cables to garden shed - MyBuilder
Best answer. D&C Electrical. 55 12 reviews. Walsall. personally I would use a 10mm armoured cable as people tend to change what they use on the circuit and pull more load. this would have to be fed from your fuseboard and run out to the shed where a small extension board would be fitted to provide a lighting and power supply. Answered.
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At what age of house should re-wiring be considered? - MyBuilder
Anonymous user. the guide lines that we follow say 25 years is the life span of normal twin and earth pvc cable as used in a house, a lot depends on how it is wired, usage (overloading),alterations made, and type of cable. a house built in 1965 will probably need rewiring as the lighting circuit will probably not be earthed(no requirement for earthing then) and if TT ( over head supply cables ...
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Induction hob at 7.2kW (30A) - what rewiring will be required ...
Kelly Electrics, Female Electricians Ltd. You would need to check the size of the existing cable which runs from the consumer unit to the hob isolator - minimum size required on a 32a breaker is 4.0mm twin & earth. The item you describe using standard diversification barely squeezes in to your 16A supply (16.3) if there is no plug socket on the ...
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Extending Electrical heater cable - MyBuilder
Extending Electrical heater cable. Anonymous user 15 June 2019 - 11.10 AM. Hiya, Is there any safe way to extend the cable of an electric heater (1kw and 2kw). The heater cable is only 1.5 m long and wont reach a socket from my desired location. Any safe suggestions would be highly appreciated. 4 answers from MyBuilder tradespeople
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Cooker circuit cable, is 10mm OK for 32 amp mcb and 7.5kw range range ...
Cooker circuit cable, is 10mm OK for 32 amp mcb and 7.5kw range range cooker. Anonymous user 11 March 2020 - 4.46 PM. Have had two responses on question re best course for new cooker circuit. One stated run a 10mm as my cooker is range model, 7.5kw and I want to accommodate any future upgrade. The manufacturer recommends 32amp mcb for cooker.
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Correct way to wire a electric oven and hob - MyBuilder
Epsom. You can put an 8kw electric shower on 6mm cable which draws the full current. Your hob and oven total 8.2kw and they use full power only very intermittently. You'll be fine putting both on the same cooker circuit. Get a professional in to wire it in if your unsure. Answered.
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Plastering over electrical wire - MyBuilder
Yes the regulations do allow for cables to be just plastered over, although a good electrician would have installed Oval conduit or capping, so it sounds like he has done just the basics to keep the costs down and save a few pounds. Whilst its rare, the lime in plaster and cement can cause corrosion to the copper cores if there is any abrasion ...
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