RCBOs with 1 flying wire.

[Bul]

Do RCBOs normally have 2 flying leads - neutral and earth?
Are there "old" rcbos and new types.

The reason I ask is that I have bought Proteus RCBOs and they have a flying neutral wire only.

I've never fitted RCBOs before and am just a bit confused.

Any explanations appreciated.

Bul

 

[trev]

I've never seen an RCBO with only one lead mate.

 

[micknew]

See here, the new spec used apparently.IET Forums - RCBO's with no functional earth

 

[Guest123]

All new Eaton Rcbo's are not fitted with an FEL.

Watch this foxy lady explain........:tounge_smile:


Eaton – RCBO Functional Earth Wire Connection Requirements - Voltimum UK - Electrical Installation Products and Contracting

 

[trev]

Well That's proof that every days a school day.

 

[Sparky_Ben]

sorry to go off track slightly but when connecting an rcbo do you guys normally use a seperate earth terminal for the functional earth or use the same connection as the cpc for that circuit?

 

[trev]

I go with the same terminal as that circuit's CPC. It makes future work easier.

 

[Sparky_Ben]

thats what i go with then all cpc's/earth for that circuit are connected to the same terminal

 

[trev]

You know it makes sense Ben

 

[ipf]

All new Eaton Rcbo's are not fitted with an FEL.

Watch this foxy lady explain........:tounge_smile:




Eaton – RCBO Functional Earth Wire Connection Requirements - Voltimum UK - Electrical Installation Products and Contracting

Any relation Lenny? Striking resemblance. Talks sense too.

 

[GLENNSPARK]

MMnm....a "foxy lady"..talking about protection.....:tounge_smile:

 

[robd]

same terminal for clarity, besides if you've got a board full you'll have no choice

 

[ipf]

One circuit, one term.

 

[Big n Daft]

Any relation Lenny? Striking resemblance. Talks sense too.

Nah, not if she talks sense:whatchutalkingabout

 

[topquark]

Yep same terminal as the cpc (numbered correspondingly to the circuit number as usual).