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  1. spud1

    No RCD protection for socket outlets rated 32A or greater

    Hi Guys, Can somebody shed any light on why socket outlets rated at 32Amps or greater do not require RCD protection under BS7671? Presumably theres some maths behind it? And presumably the only exception is in a TT earthing System? Cheers chaps
  2. S

    7 x Schneider RCBOs 32A

    I have 7 x schneider 32A RCBOs for sale All brand new and still in the box There is the ebay page. eBay - The UK's Online Marketplace I am selling them for £20 each so if you are interested please message me on here and dont go through ebay Thanks
  3. N

    32A ring circuits wired in 1.5mm firetuf

    I've been asked to inspect a shop and have found 4x 32 amp ring final circuits supplying socket outlets, all wired in firetuf 1.5mm twin and earth. Actually all the circuits are wired in this stuff, there must have been a deal on at the wholesalers.. My concern is does this comply with 421.1.103...
  4. G

    32A mcb supplying 32A 30ma rcd unit next to db

    Hi as title says my engineer wants me to fit the above to protect ring circuits supplied from a crabtree c50 board, wants me to supply a rcd unit from a 32A mcb with 4mm singles and then supply the ring from the 32A 30ma rcd, I think the reason for doing this is either you cant get crabtree c50...
  5. Traineenoob

    Spur on 32a BSEN 61009

    Hi Can i spur from a 32A ring final at the mcb with 2.5mm t&e? Is this within the regs? I think it is but just want clarification pg 159 osg says you can connect at the distribution board. Thanks
  6. W

    TT Max ZS loop reading for circuits over 32A

    HI all anyone know the above, i put 1667 ohms in the box normally for all TT circuits but noticed the other day it is only for circuits upto 32A Anyone enlighten me, i need it for a 50A and 40A circuit?? thanks
  7. B

    WYLEX RCBO'S 32A and 6A

    I have for sale WYLEX RCBO's (newest type) in 32A and 6A. They are all 30mA type B's but i do have a couple of 30mA 6A type C's kicking about. I have got about 6 of each. For a price posted to UK mainland im wanting £11 each which is a good price considering theyre £36 at screwfix...
  8. B

    32A mcb 36A load

    Hi all on a periodic how many of you would code 4 a shower drawing 36A protected by a 32Amcb just dont want to be to picky but i feel it should be noted to cover my back
  9. S

    Lighting Circuit On 32a Mcb - Help Required Please

    Hi everyone, Can someone please help me. A local house wanted some emergency lighting putting in so when i went and had a look at the consumer unit it had the upstairs lighting circuit on a 6A mcb and the downstairs on a 32A mcb. The CU has NICIEC stickers all over it. Am i missing something...
  10. S

    2 Radials into a 32A B type breaker and other wonders !!!

    Hi all, Hope you guys are all enjoying the nice weather and not working inside some dark small cupboard like I was today !!!! Anyway, here is the scenario. Neighbour comes over this morning and says her fuse for downstairs has tripped and cannot be re-set. I go and take a quick look and test and...
  11. R

    32a busbar feeding floorboxes

    Should the busbar be fed via an rcbo or not
  12. S

    Fitting 240V 32A commando

    Hi we have a welder which can pull upto 32A according to the spec. It says I(max) 32A. The circuit to the garage has a 16A MCB at the consumer unit. It's only powering two double sockets however am going to add a commando. So I wondering if 32A MCB would sufficient or would it have to be bigger...
  13. R

    32a 3 phase extension lead.

    My dad wants me to make him an extension lead. Currently a 32A 3 phases soscket on a genrator. He has severral different loads ( all motors) but there total loads are about 20A Use some braided SY cable. 4mm 4core or 5 core? I guess its better to have a seprate earth core so 5 core.I need...
  14. J

    RCBO 32A problem testing

    hi guys i am working from consumer unit with swa 2.5 just but a double socket in. but when i am ZS testing the max is coming back at 15.33 - 15.36 checked all wiring and all corrects rcbo not faulty any ideas.
  15. M

    Size of Flex for 32A CEE / Comando Plug to 2 x 16A CEE / Comando Trailing Sockets

    Hi Guys, Firslty i'm new to the forums so hello and hope you're all doing well. A quick question on the size of the HO7 flex I need to use for a splitter that will have a 32A Comando Plug on one end and two 16A Sockets on the other. Would I be right in saying that each split will need 2.5mm...
  16. C

    Contactor ok for 2 x 32A rings?

    I've never designed or installed using contactors before but a client has just asked if they can have a keyswitch to knock off 2 ring circuits in an office at the end of the working day. There is currently a small 5 way board with 3 spare ways and 2x 32A RCBOs for the 2 ring circuits. My...
  17. C

    32A mcb on a 2.5mm cable

    Just wanted to see if I'm being a bit too 'picky' but I've come across a few installations recently which have a 32A mcb for a radial circuit using only 2.5mm cable for which the current carrying capacity is approx 26A. I've been picking it up but it seems to be quite common. What do others do...
  18. K

    Merlin gerin 32a rcbo type c

    I have for sale merlin gerin 32a rcbo type c, all brand new and in box with instructions, warning sticker etc. they were left over from a job and now just gathering dust. im looking for £20 each or pm me a sensible offer. THANKS :)
  19. K

    4mm on 32a mcb??

    Just a quick question for you lot. would you put 4mm t+e cable on a 32a mcb. or would you play it safe and stick it on a 20a mcb. thanks in advance.
  20. W

    32a plug

    I have to use an swa feed from a 32a single phase socket (the ip rated plastic type) Is there a 32a plug on the market with glanding facility? The plug will always be in, well almost always. Just unplugged for maintenance perhaps once per year. I've used the metaflex type with cable clamp...

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