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  1. Andy5678

    Adding RCD protection to existing circuits

    Here’s a commercial scenario for you to comment on over you nightly dram. So there is an existing consumer unit with older style MCBs or bs88 fuses. RCBOs cannot be added to existing and customer wont pay for a new consumer unit. My soloution is to add a garage unit onto the side. Remove...
  2. B

    Outside light RCD protection

    Hi all, Just a quick question. Would a new installation for an outside light require an RCD switch if there is no RCD protection at the CU? The cable will be clipped direct to inside of porch wall. Thanks Beeg
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    • Forum: Lighting Forum
  3. HappyHippyDad

    Code for no 30mA protection on lights?

    I'm getting in a bit of a muddle as to whether this is a code C3 or no code. This is an EICR. The CU has a 100mA main switch. The lights have 100mA protection the rest of the install has 30mA protection. It is a TT. The Best practice guide clearly says no RCD protection in this scenario is a...
  4. J

    Advice on surge protection

    I've got a fair bit of computer equipment at home which I need to protect as best I can. I use surge-protected extensions and these have been needed a couple of times. At least I think they have, the warning lights have come on, presumably because they've diverted a surge once too often. Is it...
  5. S

    Does this bell transformer have overload protection?

    Hi Folks I bought one of these Door Bell Transformer | Stevenson Plumbing & Electrical Supplies - https://www.stevensonplumbing.co.uk/door-bell-transformer.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIwLOp8p7A3QIV7grTCh3TzQvbEAkYAiABEgIxmvD_BwE as it's SELV and supports illuminated pushes, but can't find any...
  6. Gazthesparky

    Peoples thoughts Rcd protection

    I can not make up my mind what to do for the best. I've now encountered this a few times so just want peoples thoughts on this situation I have a customer who wants single socket fronts swapping for double conversion sockets they don't want the mess to the decoration. I went out to quote for...
  7. D

    rcd protection on sockets

    hi guys if a bank of 20 sockets wired in surface trunking on a radial circuit,these sockets would be used for computers gameboys and music equipment,my question is would they need to be rcd protected ? i know normally they would not,it's just that my mate said if protecting computers they...
  8. C

    EICR tick sheet other methods of protection

    Hi all, iv recently passed my testing and inspection course and have landed a job doing EICRs iv noticed that people I work with are ticking all the boxes in the section for "other methods of protection" I dont believe they should be. Can anyone give me a break down of what each point means...
  9. N

    TT and RCD protection

    Just noticed that the requirement for RCD protection has been removed for TT installations.
  10. Marvo

    Schneider - Motors and Protection

    Marvo submitted a new resource: Schneider - Motors and Protection - Schneider - Motors and Protection Read more about this resource...
  11. Gavin John Hyde

    using Twin and Earth ourside and UV protection

    Wondering about T&E outside, not ideal we are told due to the UV rays overtime breaking down the outer sheath. Saying that I come across quite a bit when house bashing that has held up well and shown good IR tests. On a data sheet for some T&E I ordered was this little paragraph:- "Not suitable...
  12. R

    Selv fault protection

    If a selv circuit had a fault to earth, how is the fault monitored and flagged up
  13. B

    Introduction and Safety protection socket

    Hi i am from Mauritius and I am really happy to be here. I think will learned a lot from all you my friends. I want to make a safety socket with RCD for my workbench, so that i can connect the apparatus under repair to the socket and if something goes wrong the rcd connected to socket will...
  14. J

    Gdpr data protection, how are you handling it?

    Hi to all, Just wondering how others are handling the new gdpr data protection laws? The firm that look after my website have estimated me costs of around 500 quid to get my website compliant!!! the personal data I handle are client names, phone numbers, address and email but only for contact...
  15. A

    3 phase surge protection

    Online aldo95EF Member Hi there. I’m looking for some help on how to wire up a SPD for a 3 phase machine. I’ve been told by the company that supplied the machine that the SPD must not be any further than 10 meters away from the machine. The SPD connections are—- L1 L2 L3 N at the top and...
  16. A

    Rcd Protection Issue

    Hi everyone, I recently brought property and wanted to check the electrics were ok, so I got a electrical report done. 1 of the things they stated in the report says " No Rcd protection for lighting and central heating " The company who did the report have quoted me for changing the...
  17. telectrix

    data protection crap

    as title. what's all this data protection rubbish thsat's coming in in May?
  18. LeeH

    Lightning Protection.

    Does anybody know of a good read to basic lighting protection requirements? Anybody worked in the industry?
  19. P

    RCD Protection Question......

    I live in a house built in the early 90's with the old colour code wiring. The MCB's in the CU are split over two RCD. The socket outlets are all on one Ring Final circuit which covers upstairs and downstairs plus the integral garage. I use one of the sockets in the garage as a supply for the...
  20. polo1

    Sub main protection, views please.

    Domestic, three phase supply, one phase to each of three consumer units. Two consumer units are local to the intake, the third CU is on the first floor. Currently the first floor CU is fed via a fused isolator at the intake. The replacement CU will be rcbos. However, we thought this submain was...

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