Rcd Omission for additional socket

[AlexGoode]

Thats what I thought but hard to believer when I was toldd you dont need it when it is existing

 

[westward10]

Thats what I thought but hard to believer when I was toldd you dont need it when it is existing

I think you may have misinterpreted things.

 

[AlexGoode]

When I was told you can add to a circuit without rcd or bonding,the only thing I can relate it to is coding no rcd as c3 rather than being c2, which I originally would have coded it as

 

[westward10]

You cannot manoeuvre around the fact the new socket requires additional rcd protection.

 

[AlexGoode]

Thought so

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Obviously best to put rcbo in but chances of it not tripping on old install...

Alex I don't think it's a good idea to try and get away with not fitting an RCD because you think it might trip due to an existing fault!

 

[AlexGoode]

Not saying it's a reason not to put it in,just meaning to say that it is something else to fix, rathher than spurring off socket on other side of wall,looks like it will be a case of what i was going to do and change existing socket to rcd spur and move socket to side and add addit8onal socket with both being on load side- but bedroom sockets so no real load

 

[Deleted member 26818]

Why can’t you just fit an RCBO?
I imagine an RCBO, will be about the same price as an RCD FCU.

 

[AlexGoode]

Going to try it first but thinking got is likely it will just trip

 

[freddo]

Going to try it first but thinking got is likely it will just trip

Why do you think that? Old doesn't automatically mean faulty.