16 amp fuse recommendation

WaywardDriver

Thanks for your replies. I was hoping someone would tell me connection to a 13 amp socket is OK. But even then I'd be taking the word of a random Internet stranger (no disrespect intended), so will be bringing in a professional.

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WaywardDriver said:

The installers are refrigerant engineers not electricians and can only quote the manufacturer's recommendation. Had contacted other installers but most didn't respond or left it to me to sort out the electrics.
The "8 amps max in UK conditions" suggested to me that a standard 13 amp connection would be sufficient. 

A quick look at the installation instructions for the model number (but might not be exactly the right instructions for the one you are getting) says that the internal unit must be powered via the external unit, and provides some specifics for the design of the electrical connection between them.

If the refrigerant engineers don't have the competence to advise you on the supply requirements, then if I were in your position I'd probably have concerns over their competence to design and install the electrical connection between the two units.  Will they be getting an electrician in to do that part of the install?

WaywardDriver said:

Thanks for your replies. I was hoping someone would tell me connection to a 13 amp socket is OK. But even then I'd be taking the word of a random Internet stranger (no disrespect intended), so will be bringing in a professional.

The last bit is definitely the right approach.

There's a lot more involved in providing a supply to this (outdoor) installation than just knowing whether a 13A plug will work. Also, as the manufacturer recommends a 16A MCB, doing anything less could cause you problems in the event of a warranty claim.