downlights

[s.keech]

hi
just about to fit 4 downlights ina bathroom.Have read regs and it says i need 30ma r.c.d. Does that mean i have to run bathroom lights from c.u and not existing ceiling rose. Does it mean bathroom has its own independant circuit or do all upstairs lights go on r.c.d.
Any info please.

 

[Octopus]

Can and worms spring to mind!

And its notifiable too!

 

[Des 56]

Are you registered with a scam for the work ?


RCD protection,as you know,there is more than one way to skin a cat

 

[telectrix]

all depends on the CU. depending on whether it's an old rewireable with no RCD anywhere, or a split board with some circuits RCD protected, options are different. also, what else is in the bathroom, shower? fan? too many variables to make an educated response.

 

[s.keech]

i will find out all tomorrow. cheers for quick replies

 

[steveberry11]

I think you should get an electrician.

 

[steveberry11]

What sort of down lighters do you intend to fit.

 

[telectrix]

round ones?

 

[Tonkatoy27]

Hi steveberry, I see from your previous posts you are training but not in electrical installation. Regardless, some things should of been drummed into you by now.

1. All circuits in a bathroom must be protected by a 30mA RCD (if you're altering the bathroom wiring then the bathroom part of the circuit you are changing must be rcd protected), how you do that is up to you but it would be normal to protect the whole circuit with an RCBO.
2. You should test the circuit you are altering to make sure it is safe, also the earth bonding etc. All these results should be noted down on a minor works cirtificate and the original given to the client, copy in your files.
3. The work should then be notified to building control, usually by you being a member of NAPPIT, ELECSA or NICEIC. Not to notify is against the law.

Post a link to the type of downlighters you are using and we may be able to help further. Also, what is above this bathroom?

 

[steveberry11]

Spot on but you have the wrong recipient

 

[Plonker 3]

Now I don't have the BGB to hand, so shoot me down if you like. But I though RCD protection was only needed if there wasn't supplementary bonding in place in a bathroom?

Obviously mechanical protection etc need to comply too.

 

[Des 56]

701.411.3.3
Rcds, additional protection for all low voltage circuits of the location

 

[Tonkatoy27]

Spot on but you have the wrong recipient

bugger, must do better.

 

[nicsin02]

Now I don't have the BGB to hand, so shoot me down if you like. But I though RCD protection was only needed if there wasn't supplementary bonding in place in a bathroom?

Obviously mechanical protection etc need to comply too.

Agreed