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If you design your circuits correctly you must be aware that.
As a 9.5KW shower draws 41.3A you are unable to use a 40A MCB You need to use the next size up. This would be a 45A
it is correct that the tabulated current carrying capacity of a 6mm T&E cable is 46A this is the value prior to any correction factors being taken to account. I would suggest that the there are multiple cables exiting the DB at the same place so the grouping factor will reduce the cable rating below 41.3A without taking into account any other factors.
It is not acceptable to assume that no harm will be caused to the cable as the shower will only be on for a short while or the loading is only 1A over the 40A MCB rating.
When the electrical installation certificate is issued you are sating that the installation complys with BS 7671 and is a legal document in the event of future problems.
I would suggest if this size shower is to be installed a 10mm cable minimum cable should be used. Pay now or pay later.
Youre correct of course but your example is out of context to the original post.
The issue that was debated at the start is regarding utilizing an existing cable so as to reduce cost / inconvienience to the customer in having a bigger cable installed.
Its a judgement call that each person will assess differently , but in my experience a 9.5kw shower will run off 6mm with absolutley no problems for years , regardless of any calcs you want to throw at it.