UK Inspection Report, Electric Shower, Merlin Gerin and Schneider MCBs

[westward10]

As above fiddling with second hand parts to convert into something it isn't intended for is not recommended. Where are you going to fit this second rcd.

 

[Iain Stewart]

Rather than faffing with trying to alter your existing CU a better option would be to swap the entire CU, a bit more expensive, but far better in the grand scheme of things, good luck

Oh! Pete999, very controversial in terms of the earlier replies to this post... Your'e looking for a fight haha
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As above fiddling with second hand parts to convert into something it isn't intended for is not recommended. Where are you going to fit this second rcd.

Two spare fuse ways to come out and a gap...
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Oh! Pete999, very controversial in terms of the earlier replies to this post... Your'e looking for a fight haha
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Two spare fuse ways to come out and a gap...

Why would it not be intended for? The same arrangement already exists on the other side!

 

[westward10]

Merlin Gerin never produced dual rcd boards so you will not be able to obtain the correct parts to ensure it complies to manufactures specifications.

 

[Pete999]

Merlin Gerin never produced dual rcd boards so you will not be able to obtain the correct parts to ensure it complies to manufactures specifications.

Not at all Iain, common sense rules. Can't access your profile, So it would be wrong of me to assess your competency to make a comment like that, and no, I'm not looking for an argument or a fight, looks like you are though, sorry for spelling your name incorrectly by the way.

 

[DPG]

Are you still intending moving out of this house soon? If so then forget fiddling about cobbling things together and leave it for the next homeowner. They may well get their own sparky to change things to how they want them to be. Probably RCBOs.

 

[Midwest]

Are you still intending moving out of this house soon? If so then forget fiddling about cobbling things together and leave it for the next homeowner. They may well get their own sparky to change things to how they want them to be. Probably RCBOs.

Didn't realise this thread was still going. I'd leave well alone as well. Let the next home owner rectify things, unless things are unsafe now.

 

[Iain Stewart]

Well according to the EICR, the Electrician recommended that the lighting be put on an RCD protected circuit. I assume that would be a good idea at any rate...

If we put our house on the market and in these times, it may not sell for a couple of years even though it's a good well maintained property.

In the earlier posts people have said the CU is of very high quality and more used in an industrial environment than in a domestic environment. Yes the board may not comply with today's standards but surely when this CU was made Merlin Gerin allowed for the scope to be broadened to suit any requirements especially as this CU is primarily intended for a commercial environment?

 

[Midwest]

Well according to the EICR, the Electrician recommended that the lighting be put on an RCD protected circuit. I assume that would be a good idea at any rate...

If we put our house on the market and in these times, it may not sell for a couple of years even though it's a good well maintained property.

In the earlier posts people have said the CU is of very high quality and more used in an industrial environment than in a domestic environment. Yes the board may not comply with today's standards but surely when this CU was made Merlin Gerin allowed for the scope to be broadened to suit any requirements especially as this CU is primarily intended for a commercial environment?

Really depends on your intentions on whether to move or not. Thousands of properties have lighting circuits not protected by an RCD. Whilst of course it would make things safer, this is only a recent requirement for new properties.

If your intention is to stay put, get the rectifications carried out. If you intend to move, I really wouldn't bother. Not reading back, but I don't recall the EICR saying anything was unsafe?

 

[Iain Stewart]

Really depends on your intentions on whether to move or not. Thousands of properties have lighting circuits not protected by an RCD. Whilst of course it would make things safer, this is only a recent requirement for new properties.

If your intention is to stay put, get the rectifications carried out. If you intend to move, I really wouldn't bother. Not reading back, but I don't recall the EICR saying anything was unsafe?

Yes the report was satisfactory. I was thinking that this would be the least expensive method of making the installation safe as per the Electricians recommendations for the short term...

 

[westward10]

You are intent on doing it no matter what advice we give. Be interesting to know how you will adapt the busbar which is not designed for modification.