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    Can I join L1 and L2 together in a chandelier?

    Hi folks, I am replacing a ceiling rose with a 5-bulb chandelier. There are 3 wires coming out of the ceiling (red, black and earth) but the new chandelier has four terminals (L1, L2, earth and N). Three bulbs are linked to L1 and two to L2. Does this suggest it can be controlled with two...
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    Is 20A double pole switch sufficient for total load rating of two ovens?

    Thanks all very much for your kind help. I'll make sure the 20amp switches are replaced with 45amp ones. Katie
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    Is 20A double pole switch sufficient for total load rating of two ovens?

    Many thanks Hawk, I'm hoping to avoid running a new circuit in as it would involve smashing into our newly tiled floor! And all walls in the kitchen are brick :-( Do you think it would be ok to change the two 20A double pole switches for 45A ones? This would mean I could control the two...
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    Is 20A double pole switch sufficient for total load rating of two ovens?

    Hi both, Yes, correct - to clarify I'm looking for a second opinion, not wiring up the house myself - already had an electrician wire the kitchen up several months ago, and do everything but now oven's arriving tomorrow and just wanting to check (and by 'IT' I've a degree in electrical...
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    Is 20A double pole switch sufficient for total load rating of two ovens?

    Hi there, I'm installing two ovens, each with a total load rating of 3.5kW. (see details of oven here). The kitchen already has a 20A double pole switch and a 45A dual outlet plate. Is the switch sufficient because I've calculated that the current is likely to exceed 20A? However, I'm not sure...

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