WoodenSpoon
DIY
Hi there.
Can somebody advise on this situation with the latest wiring regs and whether an RCD is required at the CU.
New PIR lights required front and back of house. There is a ring main socket at top of stairs which has space next to it for a 3amp FCU. Plan would be 1.5mm twin and earth in conduit from this FCU directly through the wall into a waterproof junction box which is above a garage. 1.0 or 0.75mm pond flex from junction to lights front and back, which are low powered 20w LEDs.
The upstairs ring main is not rcd protected. The wiring and lights outside will not be accessible unless you use a ladder and climb on the garage roof however I believe that this may still require RCD protection at the CU?
I'm guessing an RCD FCU or RCD plug into existing socket would still not comply? I'm confused thanks.
Can somebody advise on this situation with the latest wiring regs and whether an RCD is required at the CU.
New PIR lights required front and back of house. There is a ring main socket at top of stairs which has space next to it for a 3amp FCU. Plan would be 1.5mm twin and earth in conduit from this FCU directly through the wall into a waterproof junction box which is above a garage. 1.0 or 0.75mm pond flex from junction to lights front and back, which are low powered 20w LEDs.
The upstairs ring main is not rcd protected. The wiring and lights outside will not be accessible unless you use a ladder and climb on the garage roof however I believe that this may still require RCD protection at the CU?
I'm guessing an RCD FCU or RCD plug into existing socket would still not comply? I'm confused thanks.