Hi, this might help, https://www.eca.co.uk/CMSPages/GetFile.aspx?guid=70c38dba-827c-4f7c-ac5b-a29819b5ef7e the consumer unit is type tested so that the assembly can cope with 16KA faults IF there is the specfied fuse type up stream. The thinking is that the fuse will provide some fault limiting...
We are discussion the shortcomings of the old Wylex rewireable fuses in old wooden backed consumer units that should have been pensioned off years ago. No MCB in sight. They are known for very low breaking capacity.
Answered my own question it is compliant with BS EN 61439-3. so will be more than good enough. More like haveing a Range Rover under the stairs when most people have a fiat 500....
I have a job which is needing a new CU. What would the general view about a new Crabtree loadstar SPN 125A board being used as a domestic consumer unit. I know it will work, I was just wondering about the inspection and how some may argue it some how not right.
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As you are a trainee I would suggest you ask your local DNO what is their normal advertised PSCC and also disucss https://www.beama.org.uk/asset/1E3E6D54-6091-47E0-805FBA161841A309/ with your supervisor. Eitherway I suspect that 3036 board needs to come out.
It is higher than the prospective fault current advertised by some DNOs. I would suggest asking the DNO what is the the actual fault current. It may also look like a board change required with regards to the 3036 fuse links.
Beware of reducing transformers. If the transformer has been designed for 60Hz it might get rather hot and unhappy on 50Hz and I have seen one that need a big red truck with blue lights when it finaly gave up... Ask them is there a variable speed drive needing 208V input and if so would it be...
You may find it better to sell the kitchen aid mixer in the states and look up a kenwood mixer when you arrive. In short anything with a motor (that isin't in a computer) may have issues in Eire. https://www.appliancesdirect.co.uk/bct/food-preparation/stand-mixers/kenwood
There was an electrical fire in the British Library at St Pancras on the 10th June 2022. It has cause the shutdown of one floor and various other problems. Does anyone have any other news?
I am looking for someone to carry out an in service inspection and test of a two bed flat in Cardiff and also check that the under floor heating is in full working order. Property is vacant and the testing can be done over the next couple of weeks,
This article discusses the aftereffects of touching 11KV distribution supplies bare hand. Pictures are graphic Urban explorer 'died' after 11,000-volt accident left him a 'fireball' - https://www.walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/urban-explorer-died-minutes-after-23940588 The guy suvived.....
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This church has a wet underfloor heating system but the building is used 7 days a week. https://www.emporis.com/buildings/211624/nieuwe-kerk-amsterdam-netherlands
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