RCD for Stables

[sako]

Hi all,what RCD should be used in a stable.Currently theres an DP isolator switch but my spark says this needs replacing with a 30mA RCD is this correct?

TIA

 

[sako]

Forgot to state in the stables theres 1 double socket and 2 vapour proof lights.

 

[telectrix]

don't take much to drop a nag. RCD deffo.

 

[mayfair]

Think thats good advice after recent events. Not just for the horses for you and yours

 

[sako]

Thanks for the speedy replies chaps,but would a 30mA RCD be ok?

 

[mayfair]

Yep take the Advice of your Electrician and get him to test it all out afterwards.....Which he should do anyway

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Section 705...Agricultural applies.
705.411.1...sockets not exceeding 32a require a 30ma rcd....all other final circuits rcd not exceeding 300ma.

 

[sako]

Section 705...Agricultural applies.
705.411.1...sockets not exceeding 32a require a 30ma rcd....all other final circuits rcd not exceeding 300ma.

Im no spark so assumming 30mA is less than 300mA?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

Im no spark so assumming 30mA is less than 300mA?

Yes...the socket MUST be on a 30ma RCD....the lights can be on a 300ma RCD....but TBH I would prefer to put all the circuits in a stables on 30ma RCD's. If you install a 30ma RCD main switch and that trips you will lose all power,although there are only two circuits,it may be better to leave the DP main switch and install a separate 30ma RCBO for each circuit.

 

[robskiing]

Yes 30ma gives much better protection than 300ma the latter protects the installation against fire

 

[sako]

Ok many thanks.

 

[oldtimer]

What makes me think that there is now a sudden rush to fit RCDs in stables

 

[robskiing]

More like a stampede lol

 

[mayfair]

Stop horsing around .... looks like bad spelling

 

[telectrix]

and watch how and where you bury the cable. should i shout it out, nay, i'll go hoarse

 

[armbands0]

I was told that the horse has a lower dangerous voltage threshold, maybe as low as 25V.
Is it the metal horse shoes?
The front to back legs can't be much wider apart than a bull/cow.
Can anybody confirm this and is it stated anywhere?
If so is a 10mA RCD safer?