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Default Cable size adn MCB size for Spa pool

On Jun 15, 3:22*am, terry wrote:
That's
around 37 amps!!!!
So if a 50 amp breaker then needed, to avoid trip outs,


Not sure I understand this bit. A 40A breaker will run a 40A load
indefinitely without tripping.

I don't think there is an issue with the breaker rating but the cable
would certainly under rated at 4mm according to UK regs.