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Hi. I'm planning to buy single phase welder with 16A input current. In my breaker box there is not used 32a mcb. I want to replace that mcb with 16A type D, than use 4mm 6m long cable and interlocked 16A socket. Socket in garage that is a part of house. Need advice. What are U thinking about...

Thank You for help Andy. Apparently it's way above my expertise. Thought I might be able to sort it out on my own but it's got too complicated and I'm not going to take a risk. (I got MCB's and they are RCD protected)

OK. So how should it be plugged in in correct way? Do I have to get electrician to change fuse for one with lower amperage slightly higher than 16A if I want to use it with 16A socket?

I'm going to use existing cable. It looks like 10mm cable no more than 7m long. I'll also have to buy 16A socket.

I'm thinking about buying MIG welder. Machine in question in sigle phase with max supply current of 16A. Soon after I moved into my house I disconnected electric shower (9,5KW). Question is if I can connect welder to existing shower circuit with B32 breaker (only welder will be connected to that...