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  1. C

    When to use AFDD’s

    We currently install industrial washing machines, driers and finishing equipment. These can be three phase and single phase. Normally no greater than 32 amps. When on a commando socket we will install an AFDD. If we remove the commando socket and install a standard rotary isolator, do we still...
  2. newfutile

    Hagar AFDD problem

    we have had installed some Hagar ARM932U Arc Fault Detection Device in one of our care homes. they had reported tripping issues , so i tried to do an (RCD) Residual Current Device test. it wont trip at any current. looking it up it seems they are not also an rcbo . if so whats the point of them...
  3. David1977m

    Why aren't AFDD's a requirement in hotels like they are in HMO's

    I understand that the IET say AFDD's 'must be considered' for hotels, however in HMO's, High Risk Residential Buildings, Student accommodation and care homes they are a requirement on sockets not exceeding 32Amps as stated in BS7671 (421.1.7). Why wouldn't hotels be compulsory? Is it just a cost...
  4. Midwest

    AFDD's in Care Homes

    I work in a care home. Recently we had some sockets installed. The Eaton DB's we have, will not accept AFDD's apparently, so the contractor fitted a AFDD in a metal module next to the DB. I understand the reasoning for AFDD's in CH's, but one socket was for Sky Q equipment in a protective...
  5. R

    Hmo or standard rental

    Hi All, Question for you/ your oppinion. I have a customer that owns a 3 bed hmo and has asked me to install and sign of a new consumer unit for him. Thing is he has said he doesn't want afdd’s installed due to cost and claims he will no longer rent it as an hmo. I don’t believe him. So how...
  6. R

    AFDD

    just fitted a afdd between the db and the first socket what tests are required
  7. R

    Standalone AFDD board requiring SPD

    Has anyone fitted an SPD to a schneider standalone AFDD DB. Isobar P B Standalone Active distribution board, Acti9, 24 AFDD ways This board only takes AFDDs so there is no where for the SPD MCB to go. There is a DIN rail next to the main switch. The SPD comes with a separate enclosure. Acti 9...
  8. J

    Sanity check on plan for CU replacement (MCB to RCBO AFDD)

    I'm planning a replacement for my existing domestic CU and would like to have it sanity checked before I get an electrician involved. The main reason for replacing the whole CU is that I would like to have an additional circuit to the attic which would be isolated from the existing one. Long...
  9. Electrical2go

    Guide To Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDD's)

    With AFDD's still being a widely discussed topic, we have put together a guide that either you or your apprentices may find useful! Electrical2Go guide to AFDDs In the guide, we answer questions such as: Are AFDDs mandatory? What do Arc Fault Detection Devices Do? Why do we need AFDDs now...
  10. O

    AFDDs needed in CU's over the 6th floor or all CU's?

    Work has booked me in for a CU change on the second floor of a 7 storey block of flats. They are under the impression that AFDD's only need too be fitted in the flats over 18m high, or the 6th and 7th floors. I'm pretty sure the regs 421.1.7 mean all flats in a block that high but it's...
  11. Jimbo_McSparkface

    UK AFDD - Has this left a loophole for landlords?

    Recently been working on a system design for a LL. I was told the building would be a three floor 16 room HMO, so the design was done to the current Regs for that use. When the LL saw the cost of AFDD's he 'blew a fuse' and said no way was he fitting them at a cost of over 3K. I explaned that...
  12. S

    AFDD for main supply?

    What would of stopped this happening? Job I did this morning. SWA supply for outbuilding had sliced basic insulation at the gland due to poor wire stripping. Another outgoing SWA feed for an external GYM was actually back feeding water into the consumer unit as it was uphill and had some head...
  13. FatAlan

    MK AFDD / RCBO module for MK Sentry CU?

    Been a while since I last posted on here. Hope everyone is keeping well. 👍 I appears for interweb searching the MK or the new guise of MK are producing an AFDD / RCBO that will fit the MK Sentry CU’s. Is anyone actually selling them? I see that TLC show a manufactures spec sheet but unless I...
  14. C

    Honeywell AFDD’s for HMO

    I’ve just been to quite a job, Which is a domestic property being converted to a HMO, The current Fuseboard is Honeywell with 2 socket circuits that I need to upgrade to AFDD’s, Only I can’t find anywhere to purchase them, Does any one know where I can purchase them? Or if MK will fit? Or...
  15. Electrical2go

    AFDD Webinar 10th November & Electrical2Go AFDD Guide

    There has been a lot of talk and concern about AFDDs recently. I am alerting you to a Webinar by BEAMA later this week that you guys might find useful following latest changes to Amendment 2. Here is the link to find out more and register: Mythbusting AFDDs - A Webinar (beama.org.uk) We've also...
  16. S

    AFDD EICR - unsatisfactory report landlord

    We are new landlords and have just got an EICR done. The building is only 5 years old so I am shocked that remedial work has been noted as necessary/mandatory. Apparently AFDDs needs to be fitted as the building is over 6 story’s high (it’s a 4th floor one bed flat) due to a regulation that came...
  17. H

    AFDD!? RCBO!? Any advice please

    Good morning all, My first post on here! Be kind :) I have had a customer come to me who has a care home for the elderly. I have not carried out the EICR but have been given the sheets. They have had an EICR carried out in December 2020, the EICR has failed on a couple of things one been...
  18. Gaz92552

    Max Zs value for AFDD

    Does anyone know where I can find the maximum Zs values for AFDD's? Table 41.3 refers to 60898 and 61009-1 but AFDD's are BS 62606
  19. Gaz92552

    Has anyone fitted Schneider AFDD's

    I've been asked to install Schneider AFDD's into a single phase board. I'm to supply the board with RCBO's and AFDD's. I've purchased the new AFDD's with combined RCBO protection for 3 circuits. The issue I have is that they don't fit into an Acti9 board. I'm thinking of buying an additional...
  20. J

    AFDD in 18th 2nd Amendment

    18th 2nd amendment comes in, in Sept. AFDDs are in it. To be fitted on socket circuits of 32A and above. To be fitted in residential blocks of 6 floors and above, care homes and the likes. Are these mandatory for everyone? If say you have a 17th edition CU, do you have to update to AFDD...

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