Would a 16 amp MCB be capable for a kitchen ring?? 3x double plugs, 4x 13 amp fuse spurs for the washing machine etc.. and the cooker is on its own mcb...thanks
Hello, after shutdown of power supply ,at the next time of start, my water pump it is breakdown. I think my circuit protection is not approperiate, because it is the second breakdown !!
please,how to protect my installation correctly.
thank you
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Hi guys, I was looking for a bit of help on wiring up a direct online starter with overload and stop start for an ancient bandsaw located in a workshop I'm working in. The band saw has a really old overload contactor intergrated into it. Basically the usuall 3 phases in and 3 phases out, but it...
Hi guys, wondering if anyone knows where i can source a 400a overload either CT operated or stand alone. Best our suppliers can promise us is 2-3 weeks but i need one ASAP,
Regards, John
Ok, so I'll put in a little background.
On nearly all the sites I look after, the overloads for just about all the smaller >75Kw motors are in a main panel in each sites main switch room. Not a problem until something trips out, it's usually operator error, overloading conveyors etc...
Now...
Going to a garage tommorrow were they have just had new LED lights installed.
After a while the photocell overload breaker trips, the photocell is connected to a contacter the RCD protecting the whole circuit never trips.
The light units that have been installed are approx 1/3 of the wattage...
Hi there I'm Carlos.
I'm new to this forum and I really hope I'm posting in the correct section for this question, but I really couldn't find any other section nor could I find anything when I searched for it. My question is in the title really. I've looked almost everywhere and have come to...
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Hi,
I'm installing a 10.8 kw shower and looking at other forums everyone is saying 10mm is OK however i can't see how.
10800W/230V=47A
breaker size 50A
the only way it can be a 10mm is if its clipped direct with no insulation as it can take 64A however if it is any other reference then the...
Bear with me, I haven't seen the setup in question so I can only go on what I've been told........
We had a swimming pool pump that locked up after the bearing failed and then tripped the 63A/30mA rcd, presumably after the insulation had broken down. The pump runs through a contactor operated...
Hi can anyone tell me the calculation for above? Got the last day of my install of my AM2 tomorrow can't remember from college and havnt had much luck searching, cheers.
OK here goes i will try explain a fault im having with my consumer unit. Ive just bought a house and moved in but the rcd keeps tripping when there is too much load on,
basicly if i have the following switched on. tv/sky/2kw heater/tumble dryer/fridge freezer/chest freeser/water heater/cooker...
Hi All
I have come across two 3 phase in line WOODS fans rated @ 0.22 kW / 0.6 amps connected together on one overload. This does not seem correct is there anyway this could be right ?
Regards
Tailspin :shocked::confused:
Hi everyone
Can you please tell me how to calculate/select the correct contactor & overload for the following:-
Single phase 2.2kw induction motor fitted to a steam cleaner/pressure washer. There is currently no motor controls fitted as they have been removed by previous owner. I have also...
Hi,
Any thoughts regarding supply cable to my property.The t+e supply to my property is fed from the incoming mains of my neighbour and i am concerned one or both of these supplys could become overloaded as we have both recently extended our properties.On inspection my neighbours supply...
hi im an apprentice and i need to know
how to set a thermal overload on a stop start motor
could you please tell me how to work out what rating i should set the overload relay to
and maybe an example
thanks
Hello,
My customer is in the process of turning an old outbuilding into a self contained flat. His spec includes 9kw shower, 3 x 3kw convector heaters, Oven with Hobs, 2 x -3-5kw under sink instantaneous water heaters, lighting and sockets.
It has been suggested that this is to be supplyed via...
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