Re: [OT] : wiring sockets ??

[Andrew Kilgore <andrew.kilgore@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hi,

I did a few checks yesterday and 2.5mm T&E seemed to be rated at 27A...
But your argument still holds - thus I'm assuming that this is why you
need much 'thicker' cable for radial circuits (e.g. Cooker, Shower)
and even then the thickness is dependent upon the length of the cable
being run.

Andy.

On 7/20/05, patrick doocey <patrick.doocey@xxxxxxx> wrote:
>  happens to break a ring under any circumstances it can be
> dangerous. 2.5 T+E is not rated for 30 amps - it's rated at 20 amps,
> and can only be used on a 32 amp circuit when it's a ring, as the load
> goes around the circuit both ways.