gkenyon: Sparkingchip, I think you have missed the point that Regulation 411.3.3 only applies where protection against overload is required. It's arguably not required for a shower (although see my earlier post, I would prefer it).
Slight typo, Graham, but we know what you mean.
433.3.1 deals with omission of protection against overload:
(ii) for a conductor which … is not likely to carry overload current …
The cable is not going to be overloaded because, if anything, it is over-sized, so 433.1.1(i) does not apply.
I cannot believe that the original electrician thought it out in these terms.
Sorry yes, transcription of numbers 411.3.3 is also a common one to quote (RCDs required for socket-outlets up to 32 A). ?
gkenyon: Sparkingchip, I think you have missed the point that Regulation 411.3.3 only applies where protection against overload is required. It's arguably not required for a shower (although see my earlier post, I would prefer it).
Slight typo, Graham, but we know what you mean.
433.3.1 deals with omission of protection against overload:
(ii) for a conductor which … is not likely to carry overload current …
The cable is not going to be overloaded because, if anything, it is over-sized, so 433.1.1(i) does not apply.
I cannot believe that the original electrician thought it out in these terms.
Sorry yes, transcription of numbers 411.3.3 is also a common one to quote (RCDs required for socket-outlets up to 32 A). ?
