Always do the tests before which are end to ends and Zs at every accessible point on rfc, lighting Zs but at switches if a ceiling full of downlights and dimmers involved, Zs on any radials. L&N - E ir for each circuit. Additionally when more than 1 lighting circuit I do a functional test...
How can you tell if the tails are undersized? The tail size is dictated by the dno ocpd. We do not know the size of this ocpd, the csa of the existing tails or the current handling capacity of the meter.
The only details we really know about this installation is that the central and water...
Hopefully you would know what version you are installing to. It is stated in the first few pages of the regs book, maybe on the cover even.
If it is asking about the supply characteristics and means of installation earthing then you put down what is at the origin
You need to install in accordance with BS7671 AND read your DNO policy document such as I linked to in post 18 and comply with this.
This covers bonding requirements towards the end.
Locally my DNO supplies and installs the Ryefield boards because they have had so many instances of refusal to...
The BNO should have the spec of the supply so you can determine the size of the N, if not a quick phone call to your DNO would be the way to proceed.
Your DNO will have a policy document for their requirements for protection for multi way distribution units (Ryefields etc), ask for a copy
Well, if it isn''t the cable it will be whatever is on the end of it such as a pump with high earth leakage. Can you PA test it with a decent tester to determine the amount of leakage?
New circuits. Ra of 229 Ohms therefore the rcds are for fault protection by design. Zdb of 0.29 (10mm gas bond) so are the rcds classed as additional protection?
As Westward 10 saysyou will miss the high current earth bond test, you will spend ages pratting about trying to get good continuity.
There are frequently Seaward Supernova Plus's for sale on ebay for ridiculous money, I bought another the other day for £25.22 delivered. Cracking tester if a bit...
I would have thought the DNO would be happy to fit an isolator (switch) after the meter (for a fee) but a red link is used in a supply fuse holder to replace a fuse, where there are two fuses in line for example. It is not usually an additional way to isolate and has seals.
I doubt if they...
Crudely put, your meter is telling you that over half the length of the circuit, it is unable to measure an amount of leakage (sub 2000MOhms). However, when you double this distance, it is able to measure an amount of leakage.
In t & e the live conductors have insulation surrounding them, the...
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