adding circuits/legal limits

[shanky887614]

That doesn't get around any responsibility for what you install, it just adds responsibility for the alteration to the tails.

if the board doesnt have an rcd what would you do then? on an old board with obsolete breakers and a home owner reluctant to change it

 

[davesparks]

if the board doesnt have an rcd what would you do then? on an old board with obsolete breakers and a home owner reluctant to change it

That is entirely irrelevant to the point, you suggested adding the second board as a way to dodge out of responsibilities, I pointed out that it added responsibility for the tails rather than removing any.

But in answer to your question, it would depend entirely on whether RCD protection is required or not. Seeing as this thread is discussing a commercial installation there is a good chance RCD protection is not required, and there is definately not a homeowner to contend with.
If a circuit breaker or fuse carrier is required which is obsolete then I would get one from a local wholesaler who has a large stock of such items.

 

[tricks343]

That is entirely irrelevant to the point, you suggested adding the second board as a way to dodge out of responsibilities, I pointed out that it added responsibility for the tails rather than removing any.

But in answer to your question, it would depend entirely on whether RCD protection is required or not. Seeing as this thread is discussing a commercial installation there is a good chance RCD protection is not required, and there is definately not a homeowner to contend with.
If a circuit breaker or fuse carrier is required which is obsolete then I would get one from a local wholesaler who has a large stock of such items.

I'm installing a 2.5 radial on a 20amp MCB. it's on an old 3phase bboard, it's not RCD protected. The circuit is for two 2kw hot storage units. Each will be protected by a 13amp switch fused spur. I was considering putting it on an RCBO

 

[davesparks]

I'm installing a 2.5 radial on a 20amp MCB. it's on an old 3phase bboard, it's not RCD protected. The circuit is for two 2kw hot storage units. Each will be protected by a 13amp switch fused spur. I was considering putting it on an RCBO

What do you need the RCD protection for?

 

[Midwest]

Well I can safely say he wasn't referring to any regs and probably doesn't know that himself. Seems like he's just trying to get free testing out of me.

Sorry, I thought you said you were doing the work for a friend in his takeaway, when another electrician 'butted in'?