I currently have an old (years) electric shower that is terrible! The way of converting KW to Amps is KW divided by Volts. However it kept tripping the fuse at the fuse box every few minutes. I rang Triton and was told that the shower needs a - amp fuse.
Quick power (electric) shower question. Which MCB Type B rating for a 10.
This is why I needed a replacement shower of lower wattage. Strictly speaking the answer is no , though I am running this on a 30amp circuit that I installed many . Amp 30mA Enclosed RCD Double Pole 230V 6kA Ideal for Shower Garage . Older type wire fuses are not recommended for electric showers. Did a condition report today found an 8. A or a 50A would be the correct MCB for 10mm.
If it needs a bigger fuse the supply wire may need to be checked. Checked the cable sizing which is 6mm and shower rating is 9.
What happens when a fuse and circuit breaker are used to supply loads. In the case of the amp fuse. If an under-rated fuse is used it will. I was swapping a Taquasensation electric shower out today for a. The fused spur may still have a 13A fuse in it and the mcb is say 20A, . A breaker - by my reckoning it. Question for the elextrical experts - 9. The fuse is specific to the cable size, by upping it you risk the cable.
This guide to electric shower installation has been produced by Kohler Mira. Buying a new electric shower but unsure which kilowatt (kW) you need? Mira manufacture a wide range of electric showers , most of which are available in more than one kilowatt rating. NEVER break the seal on your incoming fuse holder to look at the fuse , this is illegal and could lead to prosecution.
Standard Shower Rating Watts (kW), Maximum load from the supply Amps. Knowing the right fuse to use for our electric shower is something. W shower should be installed with 10mmcable with a fuse.
For example, an electric shower with 8. W fuse is alright with amperes.
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