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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7461587)
But SERIOUSLY! It will trip your power from time to time. Ours kept doint it everytime we put the kettle on at the same time. For the sake of $50 it was worth getting a new one and having tea and toast at the same time..
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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by sallyclaire
(Post 7461738)
Well, we haven't had a problem with ours despite my husband changing the plug himself;)
BUT FNQ is way warmer than Vic, so that must be why :blink: |
Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7462154)
You'll go to prison :eek:
Free board & lodging I guess & maybe they'll train him for an in-demand trade!:D BUT FNQ is way warmer than Vic, so that must be why :blink: |
Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by hevs
(Post 7461587)
But SERIOUSLY! It will trip your power from time to time. Ours kept doint it everytime we put the kettle on at the same time. For the sake of $50 it was worth getting a new one and having tea and toast at the same time..
We had the same problem, but ours is a 4 slice one. We've overcome it by only putting 2 slices in at a time |
Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by stevenglish
(Post 7462173)
We had the same problem, but ours is a 4 slice one. We've overcome it by only putting 2 slices in at a time
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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 7457631)
Standard MCB for a socket circuit in Australia is 16A. If you have anything less then you are going to get endless trips.
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Re: UK toaster
Before advising someone to change the circuit breakers, is it not more sensible to have the wiring size checked to make sure it can handle the additional current?
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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by EvannTel
(Post 7462784)
I'm not sure that's correct. I'm pretty sure for plug circuits it is indeed 10A here.
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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by Dorutland
(Post 7462825)
Before advising someone to change the circuit breakers, is it not more sensible to have the wiring size checked to make sure it can handle the additional current?
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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 7462972)
I would refuse to live in a house that had socket circuit wiring that could not be run off a 16A MCB. It is not safe.
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Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by Notts_bloke
(Post 7461022)
Queensland is the 'smart State' so surely people are clever enough to change their own plugs.
Can you imagine going to court for changing a plug on your toaster. :rofl: (I'm NOT saying I agree with this ludicrous policy btw, one of Queenslands least smart ideas,but it IS fact that you are supposed to get an electrician in to change the plugs :rolleyes:) |
Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by Pollyana
(Post 7463249)
As oft discussed on here if you are unlucky enough to have your house burn down then the insurance may well not pay if you can't prove the plugs were changed by an electrician.
(I'm NOT saying I agree with this ludicrous policy btw, one of Queenslands least smart ideas,but it IS fact that you are supposed to get an electrician in to change the plugs :rolleyes:) |
Re: UK toaster
Its the rules just go with them.
How many people do their own electrical work that havent a clue. If its plugs for computers etc, just buy new leads. |
Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by La Vida loca
(Post 7464498)
Its the rules just go with them.
How many people do their own electrical work that havent a clue. If its plugs for computers etc, just buy new leads. It's hard when you've been used to doing a lot of DIY:thumbdown: Cooler |
Re: UK toaster
Originally Posted by Amazulu
(Post 7462962)
Wrong. Individual appliances are rated at up to 10A but the MCB protecting the circuit (using standard 2.5mm2 wiring) will be rated at 16 or 20A. 10A MCBs are generally used for lighting circuits.
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