4mm cable into the bottom of main switch.

[Steve93]

Eicr today had a 4mm T+E connected into the bottom of a main switch which went to a separate dB with 1 20amp rcbo. Then swa to a hot tub. That part is fine. What I’m unsure about is the reg I can say that the cables are not ok in the bottom of the main switch. The other dB is only about a ft away from the main one. What’s people’s thoughts on this? I know it’s rough as you like!!

 

[Dustydazzler]

Naff install

 

[Steve93]

What would you code it? If at all? It’s rough as but can’t find anything on it

 

[Deleted member 9648]

If the 4mm is securely terminated along with the busbar/neutral link then I cant see a non-compliance. You need to use your judgement on whether the termination is sound. The different size conductors in the terminal may not result in a sound connection

 

[westward10]

What do you mean by in the bottom of the main switch.

 

[Deleted member 9648]

What do you mean by in the bottom of the main switch.

I assume the OP is referring to a standard 100a MS in a DB with a busbar and N link in the bottom

 

[buzzlightyear]

code c1 it it will not conform has you can not rely on to isolate the second db board .

 

[Deleted member 9648]

code c1 it it will not conform has you can not rely on to isolate the second db board .

I hope you are jesting.

 

[westward10]

I assume the OP is referring to a standard 100a MS in a DB with a busbar and N link in the bottom

If that is the case you must question whether this is a means of connection which is condoned by the consumer unit manufacturer. Are the conductors suitably sized to withstand fault and short circuit current.

 

[Rpa07]

I hope you are jesting.

He’s Buzzing!

 

[GBDamo]

If that is the case you must question whether this is a means of connection which is condoned by the consumer unit manufacturer. Are the conductors suitably sized to withstand fault and short circuit current.

Not using a type tested assembly as intended by the manufacturer.

C2, as it could cause poor connection and possible CU fire. Bit of a judgement call.

 

[Dustydazzler]

I would just code it badgers arse

 

[Ian1981]

So the 4mm is protected by the cut out fuse?

 

[Steve93]

So the 4mm is protected by the cut out fuse?

No the load side of the dB main switch

 

[Ian1981]

No the load side of the dB main switch

So by the cut out fuse then?
What other ocpd is there?