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Discuss Can you take 2 phases to a consumer unit? in the Electrical Wiring, Theories and Regulations area at ElectriciansForums.net
No mate, I'm not sure. Just quoted what the OP stated in his first post. Lest ask...
@Gigsy . Did you wire up this CU or do any changes to it?
Don't know if my last post went anywhere Gigsy, may seem a daft question, and I'm only asking because I'm not sure what I'm looking at, but have you canfirmedthat there are 2 phases present, by testing the Voltage between L2 and L3
Long time since I did any 3 phase stuff, but that doesn't appear to be a very good design. Either of those two DB's could be altered over time, and without in depth knowledge of the installation, one could be significantly altered in preference to the other. Unlikely to happen in a single dedicated 3P DB, IMO.
Anyone else notice the screws arnt done up (top left and right) someone could lift it up and pull it off the wall
Hi gigsy,
It's not a home made enclosure, but someone has adapted it in such a way as it no longer resembles or performs as it was intended. Therefore it's a home made adaption to fit a second phase that it was not intended for.
P.S. What is an electrical improver?
I refer you back to wilko's post. Only way to resolve this is to contact the manufacturer.Hi Gigsy, been keeping busy I see !
These boards are intended by manufacturers to be used for single phase. For more than one phase a 3 phase board should be used, in my humble opinion. I would drop an email to manufacturer's tech dept for their view.
It's Single Phase Consumers Unit and should be treated as such, not designed for more than a single phase supply, any difference doesnt comply with BS7671 In my opinion, don't really understand what all the debate is about.
I refer you back to wilko's post. Only way to resolve this is to contact the manufacturer.
It sounds as though you think this is fine, if so that's what should be in your report and put your signature to it.
This is your job, your decision. No one can tell you what to advise your customer.
Equally your customer does not have to do anything you advise.
Good luck with it.
Is there is regulation which state a 3 phase isolator needs to be adjacent to it, or did you just make that up? If so can you give me the regulation number please?
First point - worrying about the cost to put right is IRRELEVENT
Second point - if the installer had used a "multiple" phase board, then the board would have included a single isolator for ALL the board
Third point - best practice - I wouldn't install in that way
Forth point - Your duty is to improve / make safer - learning how to "cut corners" isn't a good idea
Fifth point - what did your mentor / boss say?
Just googled "electrical improver" tells me SFAThe board is modular. It is designed so that accessories can be taken out and added as needs be.
Google electrical improver.
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