would comply depending upon the installation method.two rcd sockets, just do that with out the headache.
did just that last week, £3 plastic enclosure, used a rcd left from a board upgrade where i installed rcbos. so no cost for the rcd. routed circuit via new enclosure next to board. can still use plastic enclosure for a rcd on its own so no need to spend the cash on a metal enclosure.You need to add RCD protection where it is required for sockets and possibly buried cables. How you achieve this is up to you and your customer's wishes/budget.
A separate RCD next to the board is a cost saving favourite.
did just that last week, £3 plastic enclosure, used a rcd left from a board upgrade where i installed rcbos. so no cost for the rcd. routed circuit via new enclosure next to board. can still use plastic enclosure for a rcd on its own so no need to spend the cash on a metal enclosure.
did just that last week, £3 plastic enclosure, used a rcd left from a board upgrade where i installed rcbos. so no cost for the rcd. routed circuit via new enclosure next to board. can still use plastic enclosure for a rcd on its own so no need to spend the cash on a metal enclosure.
With RFC you can come out with 6mm2 from mcb to incoming rcd terminals then from outgoing terminals back to your circuit
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Not for one minute putting any dispersion on your installation but doesn't it make a mockery of the regs when the enclosure can be plastic when you are installing the same switchgear?did just that last week, £3 plastic enclosure, used a rcd left from a board upgrade where i installed rcbos. so no cost for the rcd. routed circuit via new enclosure next to board. can still use plastic enclosure for a rcd on its own so no need to spend the cash on a metal enclosure.
So 6mm2 to RCD, then both rfc legs from RCD to sockets?
NICEIC tell me I can use plastic enclosure, i queried this in light of the 18th ed, response i got from the NICEIC tech support belowYou dont class an rcd as switchgear then? I dont agree with that you are complying with current regs in that scenario!
As above ^ The regulations are an enigma at times. It does seem strange that you can circumvent them in this way. Ultimately though the issue is one of attention to detail and workmanship, If you install the cables correctly and ensure they are terminated right then you should not get loose connections or thermal damage that cause issues of worse case a fire. the vast majority of the Cu fires that led to the changes to metal/non combustible were due to poor workman ship and people not checking screws, terminations etc...Not for one minute putting any dispersion on your installation but doesn't it make a mockery of the regs when the enclosure can be plastic when you are installing the same switchgear?