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Then fit an rcd socket , the swa cable does not require rcd protection.The cable is for a socket is it not?
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Then fit an rcd socket , the swa cable does not require rcd protection.The cable is for a socket is it not?
Seems like you're being hard headed, is your football team losing?Then fit an rcd socket , the swa cable does not require rcd protection.
... In a country with no Internet or phones it would seemI'm sure the OP's stepson will tell him everything he needs to do.
Not sure why he's here, if his stepson will be signing off everything.
Maybe he's on holiday....
Then fit an rcd socket , the swa cable does not require rcd protection.
Seems like you're being hard headed, is your football team losing?
Every cable requires protection!
I'd stick the rcd in a dB for many reasons. If you want I could explain them.
Most rcd socket can't be Ir tested. It's suboptimal at best. Outdoor socket no ability to Ir test = trouble brewing.Nothing wrong in @Flanders post. It's to the regs.
Then fit an rcd socket , the swa cable does not require rcd protection.The cable is for a socket is it not?
Yes there are good reasons for both and im not saying you are wrong . Some cases it may be cheaper to fit an rcd socket than fit rcbo , or there no room in the board to fit an rcd , the list go on , or it could be easier and cheaper to fit an rcbo in the board .I was just pointing out that a SWA cable does not require rcd protection , O and I don't follow the football ☺Seems like you're being hard headed, is your football team losing?
Every cable requires protection!
I'd stick the rcd in a dB for many reasons. If you want I could explain them.
I've posted why rcd socket is a bad idea. Feel free to disagree.Then fit an rcd socket , the swa cable does not require rcd protection.
Yes there are good reasons for both and im not saying you are wrong . Some cases it may be cheaper to fit an rcd socket than fit rcbo , or there no room in the board to fit an rcd , the list go on , or it could be easier and cheaper to fit an rcbo in the board .I was just pointing out that a SWA cable does not require rcd protection , O and I don't follow the football ☺
That what I'm saying i don't disagree you can put the rcd where you like ☺ Just read my post properly in the future ☺ps i did not edit it .I've posted why rcd socket is a bad idea. Feel free to disagree.
I apologise for being harsh on you. I'll make an effort to to be nicer
I'll make an effort to to be nicer
My post was only a little wrong, in that I misread one word. I said I would be nicer but still going to call a spade a spade. Your advice could have caused an accident your response to my calling it out was seriously suboptimal and not taking into account things a spark should.That what I'm saying i don't disagree you can put the rcd where you like ☺ Just read my post properly in the future ☺ps i did not edit it .
You can guess from the tone of the paragraph above the probability of a cake coming your way.Send me cake..
…..and that's just another reason why giving out advice to those of ignorance, on an open forum, can help cause havoc.Your advice could have caused an accident your response to my calling it out was seriously suboptimal and not taking into account things a spark should.
This board seems quite quick to do that. I see it from both perspectives... If people want to mess around and burn their house down that's their business, if they are going to burn down a block of flats that's a different matter.…..and that's just another reason why giving out advice to those of ignorance, on an open forum, can help cause havoc.
You can guess from the tone of the paragraph above the probability of a cake coming your way.
Thanks for the decent answers. I made it perfectly clear that I am a DIY’er. I realise that there are a BC & wiring regulations but I cannot justify the £££ needed to purchase them.
I also realise that I need RCD protection and that the cable needs to be buried 500mm down with the plastic warning tape less deep.
I know what traditional ‘twin & earth’ is...what is this then?
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If everything is clear in the regs then why have a forum for advice?
By licking his finger...This is a forum for electricians. Not a place to spoon feed DIY enthusiasts that are too tight to get the job done by somebody competent. How are you going to test the work?
Never mind the cake, I have a whole bag of popcorn here, and enjoying the show.
Not a place to spoon feed DIY enthusiasts
I don't know about cake and popcorn,but someone seems to be playing take away chicken.....By licking his finger...
Why would my advice caused an accident, all I have stated that an SWA cable does not require RCD protection. But if there is a reason why an SWA cable would require RCD protection then please inform me . Just asking as I do not know of any.My post was only a little wrong, in that I misread one word. I said I would be nicer but still going to call a spade a spade. Your advice could have caused an accident your response to my calling it out was seriously suboptimal and not taking into account things a spark should.
You can guess from the tone of the paragraph above the probability of a cake coming your way.
Not ‘might’, ‘would’.
Seems like you're being hard headed, is your football team losing?
Every cable requires protection!
I'd stick the rcd in a dB for many reasons. If you want I could explain them.
Labour supporter then Tel?
Yes but you are fitting the RCD due to the TT set up, not for the SWA cablei meant "might" if the TT was at source end of SWA, maybe not if the load end was TT. obviously the need for RCD protection would depend on the EFLI complying with ADS. this can be achieved on a TT, altough not common.
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