Basic insulation _______

[Louicardist23]

Is double insulation cable necessary such as twin and earth if under automatic disconnection of supply it states that basic protection can be achieved by basic insulation only.
Thanks

 

[Edtwozeronine]

I recall basic protection being something to do with college work, like all fuse boards being boxed in being basic protection Vs mechanical protection (maybe) the locks on the fuse boards themselves to try and prevent accident, injury or death from people meddling with the things inside. I think PPE was classed as part of basic protection as well, I'm sure some genius can remind me what I'm rambling on about.

 

[johnduffell]

I recall basic protection being something to do with college work, like all fuse boards being boxed in being basic protection Vs mechanical protection (maybe) the locks on the fuse boards themselves to try and prevent accident, injury or death from people meddling with the things inside. I think PPE was classed as part of basic protection as well, I'm sure some genius can remind me what I'm rambling on about.

IGave you an optimistic but I'll give it a go! Basic protection in bs7671 is the primary insulation or other protection against live parts contacting anything else including yourself.
True that 1000V gloves could perform that task, but it's not really part of the installation so I'm not sure it counts in the letter of the law

 

[gazdkw82]

Basic protection is insulation or a barrier to prevent contact with live parts