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    Central Heating Pump And Oil-Fired Boiler With A 13A Fcu?

    I was looking to install a room thermostat (which needs a 3A fuse) and therefore checked the fuse rating in the FCU for the boiler and pump, to discover it's 13A. I always thought it should be 3A, though some say for an oil-fired boiler, which has an oil pump, it should be 5A. The system has...
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    Different Opinions As To Whether Main Fuse Needs Upgrade

    Thanks very much for that, that is very interesting, and i appreciate your advice, it does seem like a good option. 
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    Different Opinions As To Whether Main Fuse Needs Upgrade

    There is a hot water supply, but apparently to run a shower pump, with a decent flow and no risk of low-pressure cut-out, you need a dedicated supply from storage/cylinder - ideally 28mm - and due to the house layout and distance involved, that would be very expensive.  The oven is electric...
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    Different Opinions As To Whether Main Fuse Needs Upgrade

    Current installation is 60A fuse, normal domestic installation including an electric shower. Looking to fit 2 more electric showers (house layout and plumbing issues make pumped showers very expensive), but varying views as to what to upgrade main fuse to or even if it's necessary.  Upgrade to...
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    3.4Kw Combi Microwave/grill & More

    Right, understood. Thanks again!
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    3.4Kw Combi Microwave/grill & More

    thanks and thanks! That sounds like a good solution. Can I ask what it is concerns you about having both appliances on one circuit? Cheers
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    3.4Kw Combi Microwave/grill & More

    I have 2 Luce appliances, and I'm told the handbooks are written for the European market - really useful. The pyrolitic oven handbook says it is 3.4Kw but the plate says 3135w, The handbook also suggests it should be connected via a plug and socket, but with a 16A MCB protection.  The combi...
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