In 99% of cases 6mm T&E (twin and earth) cable and a 32amp fuse or MCB should be sufficient, but as said, whats actually required is down to the individual appliance youre working on, so you need to check and make sure that the circuit youre installing or the existing circuit is up to the job!
What size cable do I need for a range cooker?
If youre fitting an electric range cooker, youll need at least a 32 amp outlet to connect electric cookers consuming more than 3KW (thats most range cookers) and a 6mm cable. Induction models use more electricity, so a 10mm size cable and a 45 amp breaker will be required.
Do electric cookers need special wiring?
All electric cookers require their own radial circuit – it is inadvisable for an oven to share a circuit with another major kitchen appliance. Obviously, you will want to keep this as close to the appliance as is safe to prevent any potential trip hazards in the kitchen, but not so close as to pose a fire risk.
What power can a 6mm cable take?
Well 6mm tandE takes 47A IF clipped direct, and not to0 long of a run, say about 10-15meters. That means that 6mm is ok for 10.5KW showers (SOMETIMES).
How many amps can 2.5 mm flex cable take?
2.5mm 3093Y PVC heat Resistant (24 Amps Maximum)
How do you wire up an electric cooker?
Connect the cable to the back of your cookerLocate the terminal outlet box on the back of your appliance and unscrew the plate.Connect the live (brown), neutral (blue), and earth (green-yellow) wires into their appropriate slots (neutral goes to the left, live – to the right, earth – to the centre).More items •Mar 20, 2018
Is 6mm cable OK for a 9.5 kw shower?
Electric Shower Power Ratings and Power Cable Information Showers up to 7kw may carry a 6mm cable as long as the shower unit is within 18 metres of the fuseboard. Showers up to 12.5kw should carry a 10mm cable to units within 35 metres of the fuseboard. Fuses and switches should be rated at 50 amps.
How much can a 6mm cable take?
The regulations allow for a 145% increase in current carrying capacity for one hour so using a 6mm for a maximmum load od 32A with a 32A MCB is acceptable. It is not possible to protect a 6mm cable with a maximum load of over 50A with a 32A MCB.
Can I use 2.5 mm cable for lights?
2.5mm should be fine so long as the breaker is <= 10a. In fact its actually quite a good idea as it will help with volt drop. Personally I would say that he must have some other reason for insisting on this as no spark in his right mind would get busted up over the cable size being too big.