So ideally it would be a "metalclad double pole switched connection unit with flex outlet" This is an mk one but sure there are cheaper ones. http://www.discount-electrical.co.u...h-neon-flex-outlet---surface-mounting-box-13a
Then it wouldn't be fused because I've taken the plug with the fuse off? And I bought a big box for gubbins and it's hardly got anything in it. I thought an MCB just for the charger could replace the fuse in the plug?
Just found this which seems clear and concise to me. ... MCB’s come in three different trip characteristics: B Curve: trip at 3 - 5 times the rated current e.g. a 6A MCB will trip at 18 – 30A C Curve: trip at 5 - 10 times the rated current e.g. a 6A MCB will trip at 30 – 60A D Curve: trip at 10 - 20 times the rated current e.g. a 6A MCB will trip at 60 – 120A The correct tripping curve depends upon the type of equipment being protected. For example, florescent lighting and motors can cause an initial surge on start-up which may cause nuisance tripping with a B Curve MCB therefore a C Curve MCB should be installed. If this is still inadequate then a D Curve should be selected. MCBs also have a maximum short circuit capacity, expressed as its ‘kA’ rating.
I wasn't that far out I think you need to go back to the first page and read it all again if you are changing your mind
No you muppet. I meant wire the flex from your socket to the fused spur. Not the flex on the charger!
[/QUOTE]That p i s s e s on my idea of not bothering buying a propex and winter camping on existing hook up with a 800w oil filled radiator then![/QUOTE] Can anybody confirm the method of calculating load? The 16 amps is at 230v so therefore 3680 watts maximum. IS that correct?
That p i s s e s on my idea of not bothering buying a propex and winter camping on existing hook up with a 800w oil filled radiator then![/QUOTE] Can anybody confirm the method of calculating load? The 16 amps is at 230v so therefore 3680 watts maximum. IS that correct?[/QUOTE] Thats about right but not all sites are 16 amp. 800watt radiator is only about 3 amps
Grumpy git, it's alright for you. Then wire just the charger into it so if the charger goes squiffy my sockets will still work. Thanks for your help.
I doubt it because you have gone down the route of a rcbo as your main switch this will almost certainly trip first rather than a mcb but a 2 pole mcb will allow you to isolate the charger
why not fit 2 2pole mcbs one for the charger and one for the socket you can then isolate both circuits individually
No room. All I want really is to be able to isolate/switch off the charger, free up a plug socket and not increase the volume of 240V components. Could I in fact have 2 RCBO's? Both connected together input side?
You have room for 2 mcbs in that box if you get the I gang 2 pole mcbs Or you could use another rcbo like the one you have
Its far too neat, I would scrap it all and start again from scratch particularly as I want to see what the new version would look like. I think I have a 4 module housing and therefore wondering if my rcd is the wrong type too? I wanted a separate charger circuut and a separate heater circuit as I have a dual gas/electric heater to wire in. Gonna have to check exactly what I have, I've forgotten I bought it so long ago!
That p i s s e s on my idea of not bothering buying a propex and winter camping on existing hook up with a 800w oil filled radiator then![/QUOTE] Can anybody confirm the method of calculating load? The 16 amps is at 230v so therefore 3680 watts maximum. IS that correct?[/QUOTE] I've got a little Dimplex fan heater which has a 900 Watt and an 1800 Watt setting. 900 Watts is enough to roast you on all but the coldest days. It's only 3.9 Amps.
Well I 'bookmarked' this a while a go knowing this is on my winter list. Having read through all the posts I am exhausted and feel like Lloyd Bridges(?) in Airplane ..."chose a bad day to give-up [xxxxx]" But as usual learnt a lot
