Dorman Smith Alternative

[Young & Keen]

Can anybody tell if there is an alternative to a Dorman Smith D32 RCBO since they don't make RCBO's in that size and type? I am installing a supply to an industrial single-phase fridge with a 4mm SWA at a distance of 35m from the nearest board which happens to be Dorman Smith and need to protect the install adequately. Any ideas?

 

[telectrix]

loads of C type on ebay.

NEW - Dorman Smith RCBO (RCD/MCB) 32A Type C 32mA - KR1PC3230 | eBay

does it require RCD protection, though? dedicated socket/skilled personnel?

 

[Darkwood]

SWA supply cable if you absolutely need rcd cover then have the rcd protection at the outlet but use careful thought as Tel has already mentioned to whether you require it and what are the consequences of a nuisance trip to fridge stock.

 

[Engineer54]

What your gently being told Young & Keen, is that it may not be a very good idea at all, to have an industrial/commercial fridge or freezer protected by any form of circuit RCD device!! It could be a very expensive exercise for what could well be, just a nuisance trip!!


None our kitchen fridges nor our any of our medical fridges are supplied via RCD protected circuits!!

 

[MDJ]

Well said E54, I won't have one in my house.