Discuss 1.5mm SWA, Acceptable or bad practice ? in the Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations area at ElectriciansForums.net
I want to know if its acceptable to run a radial to 2 x outdoor sockets using 1.5mm SWA on a 16a mcb
the original question was acceptable or bad practice, i answered acceptable but not good practice, there is a differenceOh I know that, but unfortunately that's the only form I possess...
But I think that the argument stands, if the original question is about a radial circuit, which with a 2.5mm twin would have overcurrent protection rated at 20A max, then if more wanted to be added then the overcurrent protection would have to be upgraded as well, along with the cable.
Of course, 2.5mm 90 degree armoured clipped direct could take more, but what crazy person would put a 2.5 on a 32A,
hi ice,Hi,
Personally I would use 2.5 backed by a B-type mcb of 20a
ICE
hi sid,I'm with you on this one pevvers..
No one has yet given a valid reason and explained why they wouldnt use 1.5mm SWA on a 16a MCB, or even 20A MCB for that reason.
get your tin hat ready iceIn all honesty, If I was running a Radial socket outlet in my own House it would be in 4mm and it would not be protected by a 30mA as they are a Pigging nuisance although if it was for anyone else it would be protected.
It would not be protected by a 30mA as they are a Pigging nuisance although if it was for anyone else it would be protected.
In all honesty, If I was running a Radial socket outlet in my own House it would be in 4mm and it would not be protected by a 30mA as they are a Pigging nuisance although if it was for anyone else it would be protected.
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