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In Reply to: Re: I'm not totally convinced posted by andyr on December 25, 2006 at 14:03:32:
If the 32amp CBs are more ruggedly built (better quality switch, cable clamps etc), that could make a difference.
What brand are you using?Not sure CBs are necessarily 'safer' than fuse type breakers of the same rating. I suspect the construction and contact properties may result in better sound than a fuse type breaker. They sure are a lot more convenient to reset!
Cheers, Paul
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Hi Paul,The make I intend to use is Memera - made by Eaton. They're not (readily) available in Oz ... I imported them via my UK contact. Other people have used them in Oz (so I don't believe they contravene our standards) but my electrician hasn't done the MCB upgrade yet - that's an "after the Christmas break" job!! :-))
So I'll find out in a few weeks.
Regards,
Just so you know, just because you are changing out a 20 amp breaker to a 32 amp breaker that does not mean more current, amps, will flow. It only means the breaker will withstand a continuous current flow up to 32 amps before it trips open. The amount of current flow within the circuit is solely dependent on the load connected to the circuit. The wire size and the length of the branch circuit from the electrical panel to the receptacle/s is very important.
jim
yes I'm aware of that.To summarise again ... the logical flow for my change in mains circuits is as follows:
1. 6mm2 cable is better than 2.5mm2 cable (less resistance)
2. one circuit for analogue sources and one for digital is better than just one for both
3. yes, 20amp MCBs on each circuit would be entirely adequate (which I could certainly put onto the 32amp wiring) but the 32amp MCBs are built more sturdily and I am told sound better.Regards,
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