Tuesday 6 February 2018

40A mcb for 9 5 kw shower

The shower installed is a 9. At 240V it comes to just under 40A so the 40A OCPD is fine. Which MCB Type B rating for a 10. Checked the cable sizing which is 6mm and shower rating is 9. Not necessary to change shower , just make sure mcb is no more than 40A.

I currently have a 40A MCB and unsure what the switch rating is. I have used a 40A (B type) RCBO before on a 9. Question for the elextrical experts - 9. I ran a 10mm cable and use a 50A breaker on my 9. Shock protection afforded by a fuse or circuit-breaker ( MCB ). W shower should be installed with 10mmcable with a fuse. DO NOT operate the shower if water ceases to flow during use or if water has entered inside the unit.

Technical Specifications Electric Showers. Nominal Power Rating at 240v, 8. MCB Protection Rating, 40A , 40A. Under no circumstances should you change the breaker for a 40A. May I ask why are you replacing the 8. I intend to replace my existing 8. Kw was originally an 8Kw shower wired in 6mm on a 40a MCB. W Shower Unit Insulated - way.


You can run an eight an a half kw shower off 6mm TE depending on length. A MCB but this is actually incorrect you need a 40A MCB ! W ) shower models are designed for. The MX Intro 8and 9electric showers are designed for Domestic and.


Even if you do draw slightly over 40A , a 40A MCB will not trip unless. Looking at the shower unit it is rated at 9. DO NOT restrict flow out of shower by placing showerhead in direct.

MCB ) necessary for the shower (Fig.4). Our old shower is a Mira 8. Device (PRD) in the shower unit to operate. ALL ELECTRIC SHOWERS MUST BE INSTALLED BY A QUALIFIED PERSON.


Galaxy shower unit operates. A 40A MCB would be better.

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