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    When did RCDs on socket outlets become mandatory?

    Which of the amendments to the 16th edition Regs made it mandatory for socket outlets to be protected by a 30mA RCD for all new work? I've been very surprised this week to find on a pre-work check for a house built in 1995 that there is no RCD protection whatsover on the installation. Memera...
    • EastAnglian
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    • aus become electricians' talk outlets rcd rcds socket when
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    Light Switch Inside Bathroom

    Am I correct in saying that a light switch (or even a socket for that matter) can now be installed inside the bathroom as long as the circuit is protected by an RCD and also it is outside Zone 1? Thanks for feedback
    • GarryJ
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    • aus bathroom electricians' talk inside light light switch outlets outside protected socket switch
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Australia
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    HDMI outlets

    Hi, I'm in need of some help. What is the best way of acheiving a HDMI connection from a remote HD source to the flat screen on the wall? All cables concealed and its all flat plate.. Bought a couple of these HDMI outlets, but can't honestly see that it'll work, even with a 47mm box. I'v seen...
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    Coding for lack off RCD/RCBO protection on kitchen socket outlets

    Sure this question has been asked many times. Point me to previous post if need be. What coding do you use on pre 17th edition socket outlets that would now be installed with rcd protection. However currently not protected. Also code 2 for any bonding on cable tray and ligh diffusers this is...
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    Install RCD Or Not

    Hi Just got off the phone with a very confused customer. Who is looking to have 8 sockets added to there living room. Board is old style wylex. I said that they may need to have a rcd installed to which I got the last electrician was just going to put it down as a advisory on a mwc. Now I have...
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    Existing Spur -> 2 x Seperate outlets.

    Hi all, Considering mounting my T.V on the wall in my bedroom and as I'm decorating I thought I might as well put a few more sockets in instead of having extension leads on the floor and wires hanging down the wall. My question is this. I opened up the socket that is there and what I thought...
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    Sockets under Sink ?

    Most new kitchens you seem to have no option but to install sockets (for wash machine/dish washer etc) under the sink in the base unit. I do not believe there is any reg's restricting this but some kitchen fitters i come across still seem to think it is taboo (though they do it anyway). Am i...
    • Lioned
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    • aus discrimination electricians' talk outlets problem socket sockets under
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Australia
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    Thoughts of 4g Outdoor Socket Outlets - are there any?

    Hi all, I've been looking to get hold of a 4g outdoor socket box with an appropriate IP rating (54 - 66) & 30mA RCD - I only seem to be able to find 2g options or weatherproof boxes that hold an extension lead, which I 'd prefer not to use. The requirements from the client are to supply 2...
    • Tasty
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    • aus electricians' talk extension outdoor outdoor socket outlets route socket sockets thoughts
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: Australia
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    Unswitched Power Socket Outlets

    Can someone please clear this up for me: Are unswitched socket outlets (power) still allowed to be used under the Regs. If yes, where and why? Is it ok when there's a fused spur attached...? I don't know. Being told in college that they're not used anymore, but then I'm helping to fit them...
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    socket outlets in commerical premisis

    what code would i give on PIR for skt oulets in commerical property with no rcd protection? all skts Zs are under max values and only intended for staff:confused:
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    outlets

    hey anybody know why top part of my outlet dont have power but bottom half works fine. also there is no switch that controls or has any effect to this outlet maybe just not wired , any help Thanks
    • restez
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    • aus electricians' talk outlets
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
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    unswitched socket outlets on a pir

    hi all just wondering what you all would put for a pir when the domestic install has a number of unswitched sockets. these are not controlled by a spur or 20dp switch. is unplugging enough to be classed as isolation. ta vitoboy
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    100 mA rcd on tt system?

    HI, I've been asked to do a pir on a domestic installation, Means of earthing is a TT system using a 100 mA (not s-type) rcd as the main switch, covering all circuits. House is a rental property...Is there any real problem with this with regard to regs? would appreciate any advice thanks.
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    'Click' lighting outlets and cable lengths.

    More questions....yawn. I am required to wire a couble of flu's into a small extention within a building. I have removed the lights which were at high level before the extention was built. These lights were connected to a 'click' outlet. I was hoping to re-use this 'click' outlet to...
    • SMB
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    • cable click electricians' talk lengths lighting outlets
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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    Lighting circuit calculation help

    Hi everybody, I've been asked at college- when installing additional lights to a house, whether it is necessary to install a seperate circuit when the existing lighting circuit already contains 10 lighting outlets. I know as a rule of thumb it's 10 lighting outlets per circuit, but what...
    • bathcity
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    • already calculation circuit electricians' talk help lighting lighting circuit outlets
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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    calculating Zs at socket outlets

    Hi all After some advice on measuring Zs at socket outlets using the megger 1553 what setting should the megger be on for this test ? i no i have to use the plug in plug i got with my megger just not sure what setting the megger has to be on ? I no how to calculate Zs by calculation using Zs...
    • voltage
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    • calculating circuit electricians' talk megger outlets setting socket
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: Talk Electrician Forum
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    178m sq floor area for socket outlets

    Hi all this is first time I've posted so appologies if I've missed anything out. Recently just done a i&t and the ring main in one part of the commercial building is completely "ballsed up" to say the least. Spurs off spurs with rings of them and even more spurs off them. Going to have to...
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    Rcd

    Commercial greenhouse - panel has a 4 pole 40A 300mA rcd feeding 3 x 3phase 16A socket outlets with 25A 30mA rcd's built in. Under 17th edition is this 300mA illegal. Customer wants local RCD's for ease of nuisance trips.
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    Isolation of kitchen socket outlets using wireless switches??

    Hi all, I understand that socket outlets that are to be used for powering appliances in a kitchen must have an means of isolation accessable at all times. I was wondering what people think of using a wireless reciever socket outlet like this one from homeeasy: Home Easy Receivers Remote...
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    Domestic CU swap and Socket Outlets advice please

    Hi, I'm about to swap out a domestic Consumer Unit in a building with Socket outlets mounted all over the skirting boards. Other than the socket outlets in the kitchen - do i have to move all the socket outlets up to 450mm and what about the issue of the socket outlets being mounted on a wooden...
    • freedomrun
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    • advice domestic electricians' talk outlets please socket swap
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Domestic Electrician Forum
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