CU with a problematic RCD

[SJD]

Went to look at a consumer unit this evening, the owner is having trouble with the RCD not working, notice anything odd about the installation?

 

[stuartcourt]

how has it ever worked

 

[Plonker 3]

At least they wont get any nuosance tripping from the RCD

 

[shocking_eg]

****ing hell !

 

[telectrix]

busbar gives it away. all breakers are fed direct from main switch and looks like RCD L on both in and out is connected direcly to main switch Lout. .

 

[telectrix]

obviously B&Q need to update the you can do it manual. or is that what you get when you accept the lowest quote?

 

[stuartcourt]

oh sorry I was thinking rewire because of old colours

 

[SJD]

Yes, RCD L in and out are indeed both connected to main switch L out.

The owner has already had 2 electricians visit, one said the CU needed a new RCD fitting, other other said it needed completely rewiring ...

 

[Phoenix]

I'm impressed! I'm obviously not as stupid as I thought!!!! It beggars belief, it really does...

 

[stuartcourt]

Yes, RCD L in and out are indeed both connected to main switch L out.

The owner has already had 2 electricians visit, one said the CU needed a new RCD fitting, other other said it needed completely rewiring ...

2 muppets you mean

 

[guest119]

Shelf bracket is not bonded either, sheesh!

Boydy

 

[Engineer54]

2 muppets you mean

Correct, ...but what else would you expect from electrical trainee's?? It looks as if this CU installation has had 3 of the buggers, one being the installer!! lol!!

 

[telectrix]

yep, first miss piggy, followed by statler and waldorf. or was it curly, larry and mo.