I have a Ring Doorbell which has no Chime, but which is trickle charged via a wall-mounted BG DIN Rail transformer in a Hagar casing which diverts power from a socket cable. Firstly I have a electric check coming up and I wanted to know if this was safe or is it likely to be picked up in the Electricity Safety check because the transformer is not affixed to a DIN Rail and because in is a BG brand transformer set in a Hagar casing?
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Is it connected direct to the socket.
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I personally wouldn't install such a transformer with an un-fused supply from a socket circuit.
It should really go from the socket to a fused connection unit then the transformer on the load side of this. So long as the transformer is secure in the enclosure I would say its ok if there is no damage.
In an ideal world the enclosure would have a cover as I don’t know if that transformer is designed to be exposed in such a way but personaly if its in good condition and secure I dont see a problem with the transformer
In an ideal world the enclosure would have a cover as I don’t know if that transformer is designed to be exposed in such a way but personaly if its in good condition and secure I dont see a problem with the transformer
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The transformer and enclosure are not the issue but the fact it is connected direct to the socket with no means of suitable circuit protection.
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"Domestic socket circuit" is not cited in BS7671 this situation is relevant in any setting.
Yes, the power is coming from the socket wire.
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Well if the person conducting the EICR actually spots this and it's location does actually indicate the issue without too much investigation then that should attract a Code 2 issue.
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