31-08-15, 03:32 PM
(This post was last modified: 31-08-15, 03:33 PM by fazersharp.)
(31-08-15, 03:14 PM)esetest link Wrote: As a qualified electrician with over 34 years experience , and a Niceic approved contractor , 6mm sheathed flat cable will not carry 60A , the maximum rating from table 4D5 of the requirements for electricians is 47A reference method C clipped direct , it is 34A reference method 100 above a plasterboard ceiling covered by thermal insulation not exceeding 100mm in thickness . Replacing a damaged cable is not notifiable but using the junction box would make it so .
As it is a 8.5kw shower you will get away with the 6mm cable .
If you go down the route of getting an electrician in and having it notified , you may need to have an 30mA RCD installed and the protective bonding upgrading , this will be expensive .
I would join the cable as previously stated , and categorically deny having any electrical work done if you have to make an insurance claim .
There you go proper advice from a real lecky. I like you when doing stuff like to make sure I am doing it to the book and thats why i know some stuff.
Perhaps his bonding is already to spec--- are we talking 6mm upgraded to 10mm
I don't do rain or threat there of. dry rider only with no shame.