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is it acceptable to fit an rcd fused unit and spur from there or does the whole circuit have to be rcd protected?

thanks.
 
Hi

Yes that is fine. As usual check earthing and and bonding up to scratch and that circuit can meet the additional load.

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My understanding but happy to be educated!!
 

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