Eicr ..what code would you give

[scott 123]

Doing an eicr ... shed.circuit ...6mm swa feeding shed cu.. 3 sockets(32a) mcb lights( 6 a ) fed direct from main switch output ...what code would you give

 

[Pete999]

Doing an eicr ... shed.circuit ...6mm swa feeding shed cu.. 3 sockets(32a) mcb lights( 6 a ) fed direct from main switch output ...what code would you give

What are your thoughts?

 

[Octopus]

C2 - for no overload protection on submain

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Well it kind of depends on what size the MCB is in the main CU that is being used to supply power to the shed, and also the size of the cable being used for the sockets and lights in the shed?

 

[Pete999]

Well it kind of depends on what size the MCB is in the main CU that is being used to supply power to the shed, and also the size of the cable being used for the sockets and lights in the shed?

It's being supplied directly from the Main Switch output terminals I think.

 

[telectrix]

Well it kind of depends on what size the MCB is in the main CU that is being used to supply power to the shed, and also the size of the cable being used for the sockets and lights in the shed?

there's no OCPD in main CU for the 6mm. that's the query. I'd give it a C2.

 

[westward10]

Whatever next.....

 

[HappyHippyDad]

Oh I see. I thought he meant it was being fed from the main switch in the garage CU, but re-reading it I think you guys are right. C2.

 

[Octopus]

Oh I see. I thought he meant it was being fed from the main switch in the garage CU, but re-reading it I think you guys are right. C2.

With either interpretation, there would be a circuit without an OCPD

 

[scott 123]

I was thinking c2 but could go with c3 as max the circuit would pull is 38a (cu in shed has 32a and 6 a mcb) 6mm swa more than capable of 38a

 

[westward10]

That isn't really the way to look at it. You also have to consider erection methods and the suitability of its means of connection.

 

[telectrix]

I was thinking c2 but could go with c3 as max the circuit would pull is 38a (cu in shed has 32a and 6 a mcb) 6mm swa more than capable of 38a

that's as maybe, but what about a fault on the SWA?

 

[Wilko]

Sounds like no RCD as well (?) .

 

[scott 123]

Rcd on garage cu

 

[Phil Thompson]

I’d C2 it, potentially dangerous in event of fault in the cable.

 

[Lucien Nunes]

C2, but the amount of noise I would make about it would depend on the loop impedance and the size of the bullet 'protecting' it. One coud anticipate some nasty scenarios if the cable gets damaged near the shed end if the impedance is too high.

 

[westward10]

Not a question the OP should even be asking, it requires no thought.

 

[buzzlightyear]

for me I would c2 that, considering no over load protection .and using the DNO fuse .

 

[ipf]

Not a question the OP should even be asking, it requires no thought.

Be dreading any other problems which might need a bit.

 

[Pete999]

AFDD as well I should imagine.