I have a 40amp RCD downstream of a 50a MCB (10mm csa cable) should the MCB be lowered to protect the RCD from overload?
If so why does this not apply to RCD devices in Split Load boards
I'm doing a college design project and need to choose a suitable range of circuit protective devices for the whole contact. I've chosen and already done all the protective devices for all my final circuits but was curious if the distribution circuits need RCD protection aswell.
The project...
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Basically I have visited a youtube link of another electrician and he is talking about how many electricians find RCD fault very hard to resolve and he mentioned it takes less than 3 minutes using the method he mentioned but not completely hence its really puzzling me so if anyone could...
Can anyone tell me the latest regulation for RCD protection on socket outlets, I believe it's required for sockets up to 32A but I'm told it applies to all socket outlets, we have to install a 63A 5 pin socket located outside. Thanks in advance
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After some options/opinions on fault finding N/E fault on ring final as fairly newish to being out alone.
Customer wants to upgrade from rewirable CU to RCBO so fairly old wiring but no signs of cable breakdown or anything totally messy on inspection. This circuit basically holds...
When doing an EIC for an additional circuit (which only covers that circuit), does the 'main switch/switch-fuse/circuit-breaker/RCD' section refer to:
a) the MCB you're adding for the new circuit
b) the existing main switch (whatever it is) for that board
c) [if the DB the circuit is added to is...
With regards to Regulation 531.3. 3 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022
Older AC type RCD's are prone to being blinded by dc leakage from other items plugged in to the property. In other words this RCD may fail to operate when other electronic items are plugged in which leak DC in to the mains.
Regulation...
What’s a real life example of an imbalance between live and neutral?
For example, a faulty tumble dryer can trip a RCD on a split board - so I would assume there is an imbalance because of the difference in the magnetic flux between the Live and Neutral coils. But what would be the actual...
DIY question.
I have been changing old metal socket faceplates to the normal plastic ones. All are working fine except the faceplate of a fused switch. Everything works fine when it isn’t screwed. It is a fused spur for a light in the conservatory.
The light works fine when the screws are off...
Hello. we have had a few powercuts over past few months and am in middle of one at the moment where power has gone off a few times while DNO are trying to resolve issue. House is a mid 1980'S PME and on housing estate.
Current setup is single RCD with mcbs. Am currently waiting for spark to...
I've got a dual rcd mk sentry board that I want to inverter into an rcbo board. If I link the two neutral bars from the main switch is this OK to do regs wise? Thanks
Hi, while testing the new board I installed I got to the live testing at the sockets one of the RCD's kept tripping during the loop test, the other ring tested fine so it's not the tester, the insulation tests where all good. Unfortunately I didn't have a residual current clamp meter with me, to...
Had a customer ask for RCD to be changed to Type A as he has had a company install a PV unit which they have left with the spur switched off as new regulations state that PV units must have a type A RCD 🤔. Has anybody else had this situation??
Does anyone have a scheme connecting RCD with UPEU, with details on how wires are connected on reglette and further on UPEU. Can someone explain how alarm is generate when RCD goes down, and where is RCD stationed in rack?
Here is the picture of ports on SLPU:
which should be connected to UPEU...
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