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Installing a microwave oven that has a 16amp fuse rating?

Hi All,

I had my kitchen re-wired and there was something that I failed to pick up which has caused me problems so far. Basically, I have a Zanussi ZVENM6X1 microwave oven that has a fuse rating of 16amp, but the problem is that I hadn't put it on its own dedicated 16amp circuit breaker, there is only the single socket outlets available but I don't think its safe and I don't think I can hard-wire the appliance to a 13amp plugtop. I had a few suggestions from others telling me to hard-wire the appliance to a Fused connection unit and then put a 16amp fuse in the FCU. Is this a feasible way to do it, or can there be another way to hard-wire the appliance without having to chase and introduce a new cable from a newly put 16amp circuit breaker from the board

Many Thanks

Parents
  • IET On-Site Guide H2.5 page 211.

    Connect it to the circuit with a B16 MCB.

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  • IET On-Site Guide H2.5 page 211.

    Connect it to the circuit with a B16 MCB.

Children
  • Could also produce high leakcurrents and require a high integrity earth of some form. Merrychef produce similar appliances and can be plug socket of 16A variety, but have to keep in mind the high integrity earth requirements.