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I have a hot cupboard fed via a 13A socket. 2.9Kw load. The unit is plugged in and unplugged 2 times a day and the constant use is waring out contacts and pin covers.

I am looking to use a 16A comando socket. The circuit is 16A rcbo protected. And the cable supplying hot cupboard is rated at 16A. As the cupboard is unable to over current and the flex is good for fault current can I omit the 13A which was in the 13A plug supply?

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0 whjohnson 4 months ago

What does the hot cupboard manufacturer have to say? I'd go there first before making any alterations.

2.9KW on a plug top is bad design but if the manufacturer oks it then.............
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0 whjohnson 4 months ago

What does the hot cupboard manufacturer have to say? I'd go there first before making any alterations.

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0 Wayne Quigley 4 months ago in reply to whjohnson

Thanks yes the fact I am replacing plugs and socket regularly proves the bad design. I will check with the manufacturer. But I am also questioning whether this hot cupboard will need over current as it is a fixed load, as a lamp is a fixed load and can be fed vial a reduced csa on a larger breaker
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