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Re:Suddenly energy independence feels practical:Europeans bu... by formerly_proven on Friday March 27, 2026 @02:36PM (#47546544)
The "standard" wiring is 1.5mm² on 16A MCBs which are rated to trip at 1.13-1.45x nominal current (so 18-23 A). So this is already mildly improper because you can pull elevated currents continuously and dramatically shorten the life of the insulation.
Re:Suddenly energy independence feels practical:Europeans bu... by kevin_thibedeau on Friday March 27, 2026 @09:08PM (#47550461)
The rated ampacity of wire for electrical distribution has a significant margin on it.