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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?
Alcomax: After a very long day of de-badgering, my reasoning on why ,"Simultaneous use of a Shower and Cooker on the same 40 amp circuit, in a domestic environment", is not compliant with BS7671 :
I had a long day of de-badgering too, although I get no impression that it was (at any point) DIY.
Where (the hell) does this cable come from, and where does it go to; what is it's purpose; is it live or dead? (Safe isolation practiced.)
I cannot disagree with Alcomax's well-considered analysis. ?
Alcomax: After a very long day of de-badgering, my reasoning on why ,"Simultaneous use of a Shower and Cooker on the same 40 amp circuit, in a domestic environment", is not compliant with BS7671 :
I had a long day of de-badgering too, although I get no impression that it was (at any point) DIY.
Where (the hell) does this cable come from, and where does it go to; what is it's purpose; is it live or dead? (Safe isolation practiced.)
I cannot disagree with Alcomax's well-considered analysis. ?
