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  1. J

    Should I RCD protect?

    Hi there, When moving the socket location from skirting to a new location above do l have to RCD protect the circuit. Assuming l will be crimping an additional length of 2.5 so it can reach the new location also assuming the circuit is currently not RCD protected. Thanks
  2. N

    Protect joists near DB?

    Hi, I have my assessment on the 23rd June and I've done my CU change which is mounted direct to brick garage wall however directly above is the garage roof which is joist and then a timber t&g deck above. The timber is about 50mm away from the DB. Do you think I should plaster board this? Fire...
  3. L

    How do you protect your tools from been stolen?

    I have a habit of DIY engraving my initials and phone number on just about everything . I spray parts of big stuff so its easy to see if its "moving" . I keep records and i know where to go "looking" in London for stolen tools at markets etc . last problem was a git trying to swap my...
  4. F

    Overvoltage detector and protection 220v

    Hi, I am looking for a device or way of protection single phase 220v equipment from overvoltage. There is a device AVS30 from www.sollatek.com that does this, however if the voltage is above 320v then the AVS30 is itself damaged. Is there something that would protect up to 400v. thanks John
  5. J

    rcd to protect tails?

    Hi all, I have been to a job today to have a look. The customer is moving some stud walls in a ground floor flat and wants me to move the electrics within them and fix them temporary while other walls are built. My only concern is the meter box is outside and the 25mm tails and 16mm cpc are...
  6. T

    Fuse problem

    Hello, have a question. Yesterday in office I work fuse BS1361 45A was blow. How everything is connect: From box WYLEY cat nr. 108M (60A) BS 5419, someone take feed to another fuse board, that board is divided to two parts, one of them is strange (for me) protect by 63A RCD. My concern is -...
  7. E

    External sub mains which type of earth do you use as the CPC…

    When the origin is a TNCS and you are running to say a shed/barn which you are going to make TT. Which do you use to protect the sub main run the TNCS or the TT?. I’m thinking it’s the TT earth you use to protect the incoming cable. What do you guys use?
  8. S

    RCD Tripping and Surge protection devices

    Has anyone come across surge protection devices being the source of an RCD trip at consumer unit ?
  9. S

    Fused spur

    Hi all I was called to a house last week to fix a faulty boiler Upon checking it was obvious that the PCB had blown However, the boiler was connected directly to the cu via a multi switch panel No fused spur ? I quoted a repair including the installation of a spur to protect the boiler Hence...
  10. E

    Single main RCD or multiple

    Hi all, A customer doesn't want a new consumer unit, but wants work doing to an existing lighting and existing ring circuit. I believe I'm correct in thinking that if I do work on these older circuits, I must then RCD protect them. Is it better to fit an RCD to the incoming mains, before...
  11. L

    Can you protect an 3036 board with an external RCD?

    Hi, Is it possible to protect a whole BS3036 board with an RCD? I know that you can put one in a single module enclosue next to the board, but can you protect the whole board?, its just the wiring configuration im not sure about, do you have to split the supply in a henley block, or just route...
  12. G

    RCD's In TT Systems

    I am quoteing to change an old consumer unit to 17th edition on a TT installation. I have checked the regs and it looks like the preffered option is to give added protection by changing the 100A main switch to a 100A 100mA RCD together with the 30mA RCD protection already in the board. Firstly...
  13. H

    Do my tails need an rcd?

    Hi all could someone please clarify if i need to protect via an rcd, the cable (split con centric cable) supplying the fuse board which will be run in an under ground duct about 8 meters long from the meter/incomer. The system is a tt system and i will be protecting the sub mains with a 80 amp...
  14. P

    lighting RCD ?

    Guys, been to look at a job the person has converted 1 bedroom into 2 so wants a light installed in the second room. Do i need to rcd protect the whole circuit customer has old cart fuse board or rcbo? cheers
  15. banny07

    wiring in conduit

    hi, I always use conduits when running cables for sockets and switches but some of my mates say you dont need it and cables can be burried straight under the plaster without conduit. Are they wrong or right?
  16. B

    tt system with rcbo's

    in a t.t system i have all way thought you need a 100mA s type dp rcd covering the whole installation been to a job today and it is a standard board dp isolator and filled with rcbo's which yes they will protect as for high earth loop but they are only single pole am i right in my thought's

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