I understand the why and the how thanks to your explanation .
Thanks again for your help,The next time somebody asks me why this happens I’ll be able to sound extremely intelligent,lol
Well done it is so obvious now you have explained it’s per tube and it’s 24 tubes so that explains why the single 13amp fuse blows but why does it not blow immediately but works for 4 mins then blows ,sorry not up on theory of how uv tubes function,ps:-All 24 tubes are switched on simultaneously.
I am using a 160watt-200watt multi uv tube stand alone sunbed,When the 2 power leads (plugs protected by 2x13amp fuses) plugged into a double wall socket (protected 32amp circuit breaker)the sunbed works as it should,When an extension cable with one plug top (protected by 1x13amp fuse)and...
looking at existing wiring it seems that there is already a spur been wired off single socket ,If you decide to add another single socket next to existing single socket Wiring could be complicated for non sparky as you would need to split ring main wires
Try this to eliminate faulty equiment ,At consumer unit switch off rcd,s that are protecting ring main circuits,Then unplug all electrical devices plugged into ring main (must unplug devices)Switch rcds back on if they remain on then its usualy faulty electrical equipment,Plug in electrical...
hi all just joined ure forum im an approved electrician with varied experience in many different fields of our trade ranging from domestic installations to nuclear power stations if i can help anybody with any queries i gladly will
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