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sparkticus
Hi, few pointers before I start. New CU or circuit is not an option.
Been asked to provide an average cost for an additional socket in a restaurant kitchen. There are going to be a lot of kitchens so the client just wants a figure to work with.
Not knowing the age of the installations in each building I'm planning for the worst case scenario.
I advised that RCD protection will be needed and was told to 'assume' that each CU can fit an RCD if needed??.. My suggestions are (after testing the circuit)
1. RCBO at the board if poss.
2. If not, 1 way RCD Shower unit just for the kitchen circuit.
Was told just to spur off the closest socket in each kitchen but don't feel happy with that. I know there are 13a RCD switched Spurs out there that would protect the additional socket but don't want to offer this option.
Lastly, should I mention no RCD Protection as per Regs 411.3.3 (a) & ONS 3.6.2.1 (b)
Any advice/options would be great.
Cheers.
Been asked to provide an average cost for an additional socket in a restaurant kitchen. There are going to be a lot of kitchens so the client just wants a figure to work with.
Not knowing the age of the installations in each building I'm planning for the worst case scenario.
I advised that RCD protection will be needed and was told to 'assume' that each CU can fit an RCD if needed??.. My suggestions are (after testing the circuit)
1. RCBO at the board if poss.
2. If not, 1 way RCD Shower unit just for the kitchen circuit.
Was told just to spur off the closest socket in each kitchen but don't feel happy with that. I know there are 13a RCD switched Spurs out there that would protect the additional socket but don't want to offer this option.
Lastly, should I mention no RCD Protection as per Regs 411.3.3 (a) & ONS 3.6.2.1 (b)
Any advice/options would be great.
Cheers.