To be RCD or not to be RCD

[Darkwood]

Hi Darkwood

Reg 411.3.3 I think (a) is so open, I believe the wording will be changed in the amendment 1 (b) you could stick a label on each socket outlet?

Regards

They are 25ft up hidden in a pearling so out off reach and only a maintenance (trained) person or sparky would spend all the money on a scissor lift to change any faulty fittings so not going to code it, and all he will do is unplug the fitting making the task safe.

 

[electro]

They are 25ft up hidden in a pearling so out off reach and only a maintenance (trained) person or sparky would spend all the money on a scissor lift to change any faulty fittings so not going to code it, and all he will do is unplug the fitting making the task safe.

Hi Darkwood


He might plug in a lawn mower while he's up there. I know what your saying that's why I would go back to the risks of to fit or not to fit a RCD.

Regards

 

[Guest123]

Hi all.

I've used the plug and socket outlet method before on a few installs, but we used MK "T" earth socket outlets and plugs thereby making them non-standard sockets and eliminating the need for RCD.

I've used kliks many a time too, only issue I have is terminating the bleeders into a galv conduit box.....particularly when wired in 4mm 3c swa due to loading and VD.

 

[Phil Mumford]

No RCD required a stated due to the nature of the install.

One other thing to consider: If the fluorescents are high frequency they will leak current to earth or they will not work. Try putting large quantities of these babies on an RCD and watch it trip !

 

[mechelec]

Are they standard socket outlets? the reason I ask is that if they are non standard ie pins turned 90 degrees etc only the lighting could be plugged in.

 

[Gravid]

I've installed like this before a few times in the past, they were just standard metal clad skt's. Is it not good practice ?

 

[Darkwood]

Are they standard socket outlets? the reason I ask is that if they are non standard ie pins turned 90 degrees etc only the lighting could be plugged in.

Standard sockets but its not a problem they are 25ft up in the perlings i like to see the cleaner try use them

 

[supasparxs]

Protection by 30mA RCD not required for socket outlets under the control of skilled or instructed persons.

Does this mean that I don't need an RCD in my house

I can say that I'm com.... compe.... compet..... competent person (got there in the end) and my other half, her son, and my mother in law are all people under instruction?


Can I be a cheapscape and just use main switch and MCB?


(I am taking the pee here and just debating)