Can a 10.5kw shower run off of 6mm electric cable?

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Can a 10.5kw shower run off of 6mm electric cable?

Or is 10mm absolutely necessary?

2007-10-06 04:03:45 · 3 answers · asked by Sid 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Do It Yourself (DIY)

KT, yes to what? lol

2007-10-06 04:52:51 · update #1

What about 9.5kw?

2007-10-06 12:53:28 · update #2

3 answers

You really do need 10 mm cable to take account of the voltage drop at that current, especially if it's a long run. You need a 50A miniature circuit breaker which ideally should be the first position next to the main switch on the consumer unit. This will help to prevent the lights etc dimming when the shower is turned on.

2007-10-06 04:15:44 · answer #1 · answered by Michael B 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Michael B is right, sorry but 6mm is no big enough, you need 10mm.

2007-10-06 15:52:35 · answer #2 · answered by jkittley 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋

yes

2007-10-06 11:32:45 · answer #3 · answered by KT 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋