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Two high-power appliances on a single 40A RCD

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I have an electric shower installed on a 40A RCD, in a room adjacent to my kitchen. The shower is only used in an emergency - i.e. when our gas boiler is unable to provide hot water to our main bathroom. I would like to take a spur from this 40A connection to use for a new double oven, which is rated at 32A. Can anyone advise on a safe and legal way to do this, ensuring that only one of the two appliances can be connected at any one time?
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    Shower circuits may not be protected against overload.


    If you overload a shower circuit by connecting a cooking appliance to it, the cable may well overheat and the insulation may fail.


    Andy Betteridge 

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    Shower circuits may not be protected against overload.


    If you overload a shower circuit by connecting a cooking appliance to it, the cable may well overheat and the insulation may fail.


    Andy Betteridge 

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