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Hi Dave thanks for the reply, my original post was slightly vague and in all honesty a little misleading, but this is the message I received for the “PV” installer via the client.PV should not be connected to a spur at all.
It should be connected to its own dedicated way at the CU and not be connected to an RCD which protects any other circuits.
Correct James.I hope they have not paid the cowboys bill.
it has not been supplied and fitted until it is working and certified (in my humble opinion)
Correct James.
Hi Dave thanks for the reply, my original post was slightly vague and in all honesty a little misleading, but this is the message I received for the “PV” installer via the client.
In actual fact what has been installed is a PIV unit (Envirovent to be precise) I can only presume that the installer has PV (photovoltaics) and PIV (positive input ventilation) regulations confused because as I thought exactly the same as yourself.
Unbelievable isn’t it!! Looks like I’ll h e an awkward phone call tomorrow attempting to educate whoever on the correct terminology and usage of RCDs, can’t wait .I am always correct,
no,
I am nearly always correct,
hmmm, no,
I am often correct, this could be possible unless I am in discussion with my wife.
I think it best that I consider myself WRONG until I get confirmation from her that wears the trousers as to either how wrong I am or that I might be right on this occasion.
So generally speaking the PIV unit requires NO RCD at all.
Of course this is BS in most applications because the cable supplying it may need it, however not always.
I think the installer needs a little education and i don't mean 10 minutes on you tube!!
100% agree on both points.unless this is a big organisation or a seasoned spark that should know better (I know we all should know better)
don't be to hard on them, remember when you first started out?
There were things that you got wrong and a word from a more educated or time served spark would point you in the right direction.
of course if arrogant or know it all then give both barrels!!!
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