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That's exactly right, many people incorrectly assume this is just for TT systems.
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even so, still put in the measured Zs in it's column, but max. as 1667.
That's exactly right, many people incorrectly assume this is just for TT systems.
1667 is for TT systems.
On a TNS system the mcb or rcbo is your method of complying with 411.3.2.2 & you use table 41.3
The rcd is for additional protection so 1667 does not come into it.
Table 41.5 is for TT systems.
If the maximum Zs value for a circuit in a TN system cannot be met, the circuit may be protected by a 30ma RCD. 531.3.1
I'm not sure that you can use that in a domestic situation Sintra, 531.3.1 does not deal with circuits but equipment in certain parts of a circuit.
So if you have a high Zs on a final ring circuit for example, you cannot just use the rcd as your main protection in my opinion.
Though I am of course open to being shown otherwise.
i must admit i prefer to get the readings withing the permitted levels
So if you have a high Zs on a final ring circuit for example, you cannot just use the rcd as your main protection in my opinion.
Absolutely.
Unless it's a TT system there is no reason at all not to have Zs well within limits. A good design leads to a compliant install without the need for an RCD to cover a bad one.
The amount of times I've heard "dont worry about that there's an RCD on it anyway"
I'm not sure that you can use that in a domestic situation Sintra, 531.3.1 does not deal with circuits but equipment in certain parts of a circuit.
So if you have a high Zs on a final ring circuit for example, you cannot just use the rcd as your main protection in my opinion.
Though I am of course open to being shown otherwise.
Agree with this also. On a new circuit it should never happen if designed correctly but it can be a quick fix on an existing circuit with a high Zs.
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