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Whilst your Emailing them about that, could you ask them whether BS 7288 sockets and FCUs being used for additional protection?
Thank you.There is actually already an article published about this that states currently they are not considered additional protection under the 18th.
It's to do with the construction of some of the electronics/mechanical assembly of the tripping mechanism. It may be near enough the same as an RCB but doesn't currently get tested to the same standard.
I'll try and find it
Other people will argue it's not a good idea, as you're bunching conductors together and could potentially cause a hot spot.
It relates to grouping factors.“And what is a hot spot not?....... A good spot”
Strike It Lucky....Anyone?... Anyone???
Just me, then.
Here you goCan you point me in the direction of those without plastic collars?
Again it’s all down to choice.
You choose to use a non-compliant product, no one is standing behind you holding a gun to your head.
Of course, you could use some heat shrink to cover the blue.
I go to a light switch, and see a Red and a Black wire, or even a Brown and Blue wire.It's not a non compliant product, the products comply with their relevant standards and nothing in bs7671 precludes their use.
It is obvious to anyone that a ferrule or insulated crimp is not a means of identifying a conductors purpose, and doubt anyone has ever mistaken a 0.75mm cpc with a ferrule on the end for a PEN conductor.
I go to a light switch, and see a Red and a Black wire, or even a Brown and Blue wire.
I know that the Black or the Blue wire is going to be a switched live. I don’t need a little bit of red or brown sleeving to tell me.
Dose it comply if they don’t have markings to tell me they’re live?
If that's your first CU then fair play, that is pretty good!Hello,
I have just competed my 1st consumer unit install on site. I would like some advice on how I may improve the quality/neatness.
All constructive criticism welcome
Thanks
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