socket in 1.5

[matt12321]

can u use 1.5mm cable feeding a single socket from the DB on a 16a breaker?

 

[Octopus]

How is the cable routed/attached from the CU to the socket?

 

[generalbosh]

Depends on your cable installation method ... best to stick to 2.5mm with a 16A breaker if you have to wire it as a radial. Circuits only ever get extended & their loadings increased ... usually by kitchen fitters, plumbers, carpenters, bodgers etc so atleast your starting from a decent point.

 

[matt12321]

its in conduit over 5 meters.

 

[Mac]

What is it feeding?The breaker is in place to protect the circuit not the cable.

 

[matt12321]

its feeding a security camera recorder

 

[Richard]

why not just put it on a 6A MCB?

 

[Octopus]

I'd put in 2.5mm - more flexible later and the extra cost is a few pence.

 

[Mac]

What else is it supplying/feeding?

 

[matt12321]

not supplying anything else just the dvr

 

[Ponty Massive]

What is it feeding?The breaker is in place to protect the circuit not the cable.

I thought the breaker was in place to protect the cable.

 

[stuart569]

It will be fine to use 1.5!

 

[matt12321]

I thought the breaker was in place to protect the cable.

yeh it is

 

[matt12321]

cheers

 

[GLENNSPARK]

not supplying anything else just the dvr

But the point the lads are making though is for HOW LONG is the circuit just feeding the dvr? Dont forget its about reducing potentials to a minimum....

 

[telectrix]

1.5mm cable, 10A MCB ( or a very thin nail ). label socket " DVR only "

 

[Octopus]

I'd still use 2.5mm !

 

[Guest123]

What is it feeding?The breaker is in place to protect the circuit not the cable.

Mac...........where you been pal????:sifone:

 

[vernam616]

Without looking in the BGB/BRB i would say yes, normally a 1.5 twin can carry 19amps

Putting it on a 16a breaker will stop any equipment being plugged in that will overload it and DAMAGE the cable

however as good practice i always use 2.5 twin for most socket outlet work, the odd occasion requires 4mm

 

[telectrix]

all depends on what bits are on the van. a 5m length of red/black from a strip-out comes in handy