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plugin a 4.5 KW appliance onto socket

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  • 28-01-2015 8:04pm
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    Front242
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭


    Hi,
    I am looking to plug a 4.5KW appliance in one of my room. I guess most socket here in Ireland are 13A so according to formula 13A X 230 = 2.9 KW . Am i right to think the socket won t allow me that load ? Can someone tell me what could be my options please ?
    thanks Eric


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    foxy farmer
    Registered Users Posts: 3,194 ✭✭✭foxy farmer


    Front242 wrote: »
    Hi,
    I am looking to plug a 4.5KW appliance in one of my room. I guess most socket here in Ireland are 13A so according to formula 13A X 230 = 2.9 KW . Am i right to think the socket won t allow me that load ? Can someone tell me what could be my options please ?
    thanks Eric
    You appliance will have to be supplied from a 32A socket outlet fed from a dedicated 4mmsq or 6mmsq circuit supplying that alone and protected by 25A or 32 MCB / RCBO. Basically a new cable would have to be run from the fuseboard to feed the appliance.
    Using anything less is big trouble. Any harm in asking what your appliance is?


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    Front242
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Front242


    thank you so much for your answer. Could not think of a better response.
    I'd like to plug in a Sauna heater. I still need to check the socket is indeed a 13A but I am afraid it is and need new wiring...


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    foxy farmer
    Registered Users Posts: 3,194 ✭✭✭foxy farmer


    That heater would probably need a permanent connection ie switch outside th room if there's water or steam involved. 4.5kw. would definitely need more than a 13A socket. If there's a specification plate on the heater have a look. it'll give you more info.


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    Front242
    Registered Users Posts: 3 ✭Front242


    foxy farmer wrote: »
    That heater would probably need a permanent connection ie switch outside th room if there's water or steam involved. 4.5kw. would definitely need more than a 13A socket. If there's a specification plate on the heater have a look. it'll give you more info.

    yes. I would need to involve an electrician for the job. Thanks again for your help


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