I have just installed a new chandelier. It has 8 x 60w bulbs but trips the 5 amp circuit it is on after about 5 mins. Is this overloading the circuit ? I have a spare 16amp slot on the RCB board.
2007-02-25 02:07:07 · 9 answers · asked by davidwestwell 2 in Home & Garden ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
8 x 60 =480watts, which is 2 amps at 240 volts. A 5a mcb will carry a slight overload, so you must have at least 3 amps or about 700 watts elsewhere on this circuit. You will have to re-balance the circuits if you have enough breakers and feeds to juggle around. Do NOT transfer to a 16a mcb, it's to high. If you are really stuck you could safely change the 6amp for a 10 amp, as the wiring will be at least 1.0² mm. OR change the 60 watt lamps to 40 watt?
2007-02-25 03:29:10 · answer #1 · answered by jayktee96 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi David
you got a fault but should not up to 16 amp as this too high, goto 10 amp max & if still fault then get an electrician to check out the wiring for you
I would try 40w lamps as this will still give plenty light
2007-02-27 19:22:41 · answer #2 · answered by healer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is about 2 amps. 5 amp circuit should be ok. Perhaps the breaker is getting tired, change it.
DO NOT use the 16a breaker, the 5a breaker provides protection to the circuit wiring, a 16a short will melt the wiring.
2007-02-25 10:17:09 · answer #3 · answered by lulu 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
a load check needs to be carried out using a clamp meter at the source of your lighting circuit .You could have overloaded 5a breaker,upgrade to 10a only if circuit is clear of any faults.any doubts consult a qualified electrician
2007-02-25 15:21:33 · answer #4 · answered by james h 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is ur fuse a mcb or a rewireable fuse if its a mcb upgrade 2 a 10 amp breaker or checj ur consumer unit 2 see if ur 5 amp fuse is maybe overloadingcheck u have the correct wireing inside the new fitting ie no bare wires touching the fitting etc hope this helps
2007-02-25 10:20:00 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 1⤋
If i remember correctly the lighting circuit has a 15 amp fuse hence this is why ur fuse keeps blowing, but please check b4 u upgrade to 15 amp as my memory is a bit weak due to strokes etc.
2007-02-25 10:28:13 · answer #6 · answered by DIAMOND_GEEZER_56 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
What else is using the same circuit?
2007-02-25 10:25:39 · answer #7 · answered by taxed till i die,and then some. 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
is this a replacement or different installation
8 @ 60 watts is not but 3.33 amps @120v
is the wiring new or old
quick check at your connections for the fixture, tighthern you wires
2007-02-25 10:15:27 · answer #8 · answered by mr_jim51 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋
You need to stop swinging from it first *LOL*
2007-02-25 10:15:25 · answer #9 · answered by laplandfan 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋