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Ring testing isn't solely at the CU. r1+rn and r1+r2 should also be tested at each point, this would identify any spurs and faults etc.
Besides, a single double socket has the potential to draw 26amps,
I don't think that's right. r1,rn,r2 at the CU would only tell the ring is continuous, but it wouldn't tell you if someone had spurred off it. The R1+R2 at the CU, I'm less sure about, but I still don't think it will tell you someone has spurred off the ring. But this is besides the point: is a socket circuit protected by a 20amp safer that a 32amp?
Not surprised at allring testing at each socket? now that I did not know.
And (R1+Rn) - although this isn't recorded in the Schedule of Test Results it still forms part of ring final circuit continuity testing.If r1, r2, rn , R1+R2 reading are all in order then there womt be a break or spur on the circuit
Not as entertaining as this thread, I still reckon he is a wind up merchant, no one is this dopey.OP's kept you all amused this afternoon. I think you've all been had.
You could direct your enthusiasm and waste your time with the guy wanting to power up his mancave.
ring testing at each socket? now that I did not know.
Electricians don't guess only plumbersYou say you have continuity beteeen E-N, that may not trip if the current still finds a return path on the neutral which wouldn’t trip the RCD
Why do you assume that? Testing the circuit correctly will verify wether it’s good for continued use, not guess work on your part.
Electricians don't guess only plumbersYou say you have continuity beteeen E-N, that may not trip if the current still finds a return path on the neutral which wouldn’t trip the RCD
Why do you assume that? Testing the circuit correctly will verify wether it’s good for continued use, not guess work on your part.
My Dad once said to me "never assume anything" He was an astute Man, funnily enough I assumed that I had won the lottery Yesterday.Why is it ridiculous? How is safer not to assume a broken ring?
So if you do a RFC and the readings are acceptable, do you assume the ring is not broken and that someone hasn't spurred off the ring?
Wouldn't Ring Final Circuit, given you an itsy bitsy teeny weeny clue as to what RFC meant?I do know what ring final circuit is, I just haven't heard it referred to as RFC.
I didn't know that ring mains weren't used anymore, although I independently stopped using rings ages ago. Whenever, I encounter an old ring, I assume it is broken and downgrade to 20amp.
I can think of someone.Because it is safer to assume the ring is broken and downgrade. It's rare that someone needs 32 amps anymore.
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