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<blockquote data-quote="andy_spark" data-source="post: 262307" data-attributes="member: 9378"><p>There's more than 1 way to connect up a boiler, it usually comes down to cost. 1mm on 6A mcb is cheaper to run than 2.5mm on 16A. However a 16a circuit gives you the advantage of being able to add to it in the boiler room at a later date, thus saving money in the future.</p><p></p><p>If you are worried about having kitchen appliances on a seperate circuit and the problems with overloading have a look at existing set up. How many ring final circuits at pre- rewire? Probably 1. How many times has the circuit overloaded previously? Probably never. 3 x 32A ring circuits gives you 96 Amps for socket outlets which is a considerable amount, don't forget to allow for diversity. Good practice would be to have at least 2 socket circuits in a normal house.</p><p></p><p>To do it right make sure Part P is complied with therefore testing, inspection, certification, notification etc...</p><p></p><p><span style="font-size: 8px"><span style="color: #C0C0C0">---------- Post Auto-Merged at 20:14 ---------- Previous post was made at 20:12 ----------</span></span></p><p></p><p>Doesn't number 2 turn up after number 3 to douse the flames?</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="andy_spark, post: 262307, member: 9378"] There's more than 1 way to connect up a boiler, it usually comes down to cost. 1mm on 6A mcb is cheaper to run than 2.5mm on 16A. However a 16a circuit gives you the advantage of being able to add to it in the boiler room at a later date, thus saving money in the future. If you are worried about having kitchen appliances on a seperate circuit and the problems with overloading have a look at existing set up. How many ring final circuits at pre- rewire? Probably 1. How many times has the circuit overloaded previously? Probably never. 3 x 32A ring circuits gives you 96 Amps for socket outlets which is a considerable amount, don't forget to allow for diversity. Good practice would be to have at least 2 socket circuits in a normal house. To do it right make sure Part P is complied with therefore testing, inspection, certification, notification etc... [SIZE=8px][COLOR=#C0C0C0]---------- Post Auto-Merged at 20:14 ---------- Previous post was made at 20:12 ----------[/COLOR][/SIZE] Doesn't number 2 turn up after number 3 to douse the flames? [/QUOTE]
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