Garage wiring 16amp circuit

dnme · 2018-03-11 22:36:45

Hi all, I recently bought a table saw that requires a 16amp circuit. Can I run this from a 20amp mcb at the CU via 2.5 or even 4 T&E into a blue socket? Some people say T&E should not be used. Surely it would be ok if I install steel conduit ?

11-03-2018 11:36PM

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Hi all,

I recently bought a table saw that requires a 16amp circuit. Can I run this from a 20amp mcb at the CU via 2.5 or even 4 T&E into a blue socket? Some people say T&E should not be used. Surely it would be ok if I install steel conduit ?

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#2 12-03-2018 02:06PM

davemc1987

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Hi,

2.5 or 4 T&E should be fine if you use the conduit to protect it.

If no conduit then the correct option would be SWA (Steel Wire Armoured) Cable.

/Dave

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