Upgrading from 13amp….

[DVA]

My electrician has installed a separate circuit and installed a 20 amp rated socket. There are 2 breakers rated at 32amp although one of the 32amps isn’t connected to a socket as yet.
When looking at the specs of many different welders I’ve found it very difficult to ascertain whether they use a 13amp, 16amp etc, etc. I’m looking to upgrade my Clarke Welder to something that can weld around 8mm (no more than 10mm) without tripping or blowing.
I’ve never seen a picture of a 16amp welder plugged into the wall (perhaps I haven’t asked Google the right questions).

3 questions
Can I run a 16amp welder off one of the sockets using a 13amp adapter?
Can the 20amp rated sockets be changed to 16amp sockets for use with a 16amp welder?
Can I just change the plug on the 16amp welder to a 13amp one?

Without seeing a U.K. domestic setup it’s difficult to get a clear picture and this house can do without being burnt down….again!

Thanks

 

[brightspark]

change the 32 amp mcb in db to a 16 amp c type and fit a blue 16 amp socket for welder next to db

 

[Chris Snow]

The most you can draw off that is 13A
A bit questionable having a single double socket on 32a breaker but possibly not actually against the regs if wired as a ring or on 4mm

You should really get a 16A ceeform socket and a 16A trip fitted.

Edit.. beaten to it!

 

[DVA]

The most you can draw off that is 13A
A bit questionable having a single double socket on 32a breaker but possibly not actually against the regs if wired as a ring or on 4mm

You should really get a 16A ceeform socket and a 16A trip fitted.

Edit.. beaten to it!

It’s not connected to the main household circuit. The cable is a lot thicker too but I can’t remember what size he said. He said that once I’ve got my welder he can happily come back and install any additional sockets or make changes to the existing ones. He remembers me saying (which I forgot) that I was thinking of having a plasma cutter. Of course I now use a Oxy-propylene set up instead.

 

[Scalarocco]

I have this type of socket for my welder.

 

[Robotstar5]

I fitted 16A & 32A Ceeform sockets so I'm covered for most things

 

[DVA]

I fitted 16A & 32A Ceeform sockets so I'm covered for most things

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Brilliant, I’ll show him this pic once I’ve got my welder…..