On 19/11/2016 13:50, Jack Lawson wrote:
On Sat, 19 Nov 2016 12:32:29 +0000, Andy Burns wrote:

Jack Lawson wrote:

Tim+ wrote:

Is it definitely a RCD tripping and not just a MCB?

it is in fact a MK (ELECTRIC) 5916S Thermal Magnetic Circuit
Breaker, SENTRY Series, 240 VAC, 16 A, 1 Pole, DIN Rail

Many thanks - problem solved.

Well, mystery solved but problem remains. What else is on the MCB that
trips? Is the circuit wired with 2.5mm^2 cable? It may be possible to
replace it with a 20A one, or a "type C" 16A one.

It is a radial with a double 13A socket on it with 2.5mm^2

I will try a type B 20A unless anyone suggests otherwise.

A B20 (which would ok with 2.5mm^2 T&E in most cases), will allow 100A
of inrush current. A C16 will allow 160A of inrush.

(your current B16 allows 80A)

What kind of motor is in the saw - is it a loud universal brushed motor,
or a quite induction motor?


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Cheers,

John.

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