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  • Mar 2, 2009, 03:36 PM
    phils928
    What is a bipolar cut off device ?
    Hi to install my new smeg plate warmer the instructions say it is necessary to provide a bipolar cut off device in the power supply circuit where the opening of the contacts is more than 3mm. What is this device where can I get one in the UK and approx how much will it cost also the item says it should have a 10A fuse where do I get one of these? Many thanks Phil...
  • Mar 2, 2009, 07:27 PM
    Stratmando

    I wonder if they meant "Bi Metalic", like the round disc on water heaters, and used in thermostats, or these:
    Bimetallic Thermostat,Adjustable Bimetallic Thermostat,Bimetal Disc,Bimetal Disc Thermostat,India
  • Mar 3, 2009, 12:34 AM
    phils928

    I am sceptical that it would require something so unusual as this would make installation quite difficult and am now wondering if they meant a RCD dual pole socket
  • Mar 3, 2009, 05:58 AM
    Perito
    It sounds like a mechanical relay with an opening of more than 3 mm when the contacts are open. I'm thinking that "bipolar" means both legs of the circuit -- line and neutral.

    10 amp fuses and holders are available everywhere.
  • Mar 3, 2009, 06:46 AM
    Stratmando

    Found this:
    Smeg CT15NE2 Built In Black plate warmer
    I wonder now if it also means a 2 pole breaker. If so, they could have said a 10 Amp bipolar device? Good Luck

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