Our NICEIC expert answers a question from a Voltimum user about a temporary supply for a building site.

Question:
Hi
I wish to apply for temporary supply for a building site and was informed by the contractor that there will be numerous portacabins on site with the following
21No electric panel heater each 2000W
4No. Hand driers each 1500W
My question is can we diversify electric panel heaters and hand dryers?
Answer
In according to Table A2 in the On-Site-Guide we recommend 100% of the largest appliance, plus 75% of the remaining appliances for each circuit.
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