UK toaster
Apr 7th 2009 | 6:55 pm
#31
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Re: UK toaster
Apr 7th 2009 | 9:41 pm
#32
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Apr 7th 2009 | 9:44 pm
#33
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Apr 7th 2009 | 9:50 pm
#34
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Re: UK toaster
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
Apr 7th 2009 | 11:42 pm
#35
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Apr 8th 2009 | 2:15 am
#37
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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?
Apr 8th 2009 | 3:02 am
#38
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Re: UK toaster
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.
Apr 8th 2009 | 3:05 am
#39
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Re: UK toaster
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.
Apr 8th 2009 | 4:28 am
#40
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Re: UK toaster
The use of a 10A or 16A MCB is perfectly safe. It is the size of the wiring, and thus its current carry capacity which deems what the rating should be. Agreed it SHOULD be 2.5mm but, if a 10A breaker has been installed, there may be a very good reason for it. If you don't understand, don't tamper with it. Get someone who is qualified.
Apr 8th 2009 | 4:39 am
#41
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Re: UK toaster
(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
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Apr 8th 2009 | 9:28 am
#42
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Re: UK toaster
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)
(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
)
Apr 8th 2009 | 11:14 am
#43
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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.
How many people do their own electrical work that havent a clue.
If its plugs for computers etc, just buy new leads.
Apr 8th 2009 | 11:29 am
#44
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Re: UK toaster
It's hard when you've been used to doing a lot of DIY
Cooler
Apr 8th 2009 | 9:40 pm
#45
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Re: UK toaster
