Full rcbo boards????

[D00DY_T00DY]

Hi all,

Probably going to seem like a novice question just wondering what techniques you lot have for full rcbo boards to keep it neat.

Put 5 in today for a temporary supply for ground workers on a genny; earth rod with a Zs of 2.13ohms (fairly good?)

Anyway it was a complete nightmare trying to keep it neat with the earth and neutral flexes out of them.

I've only installed less than 10 just wondering all your techniques for rcbos?

I kept all the length on these and tried to coil them nicely behind the cpc and neutral terminals.

 

[Bobster]

Just throwing it in.

Not only is the reason to treat the terminations of fine stranded conductors to save damage.

The main reason is the copper creeping. Admittedly not going to be an issue with small bits like an RCBO tail, but on higher loads it's going to rear its head.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Annnnnywhoo...
Rather than arguing about the big holy book of regulations.
I attempted another rcbo board(21 way ) with a different technique; connecting the rcbos then my circuits. Got some little cable ties ready to tackle this monster. Still no luck. After the 5th rcbo things got unruly.

Next attempt shall be a circuit at a time, then an rcbo. Either right to left or left to right.
Determined to get a spot on rcbo board. Practice practice practice

 

[onions1066]

Do you have to use the particular brand of board your are using?

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Do you have to use the particular brand of board your are using?

I don't pick the boards, whatever our wholesalers have. Currently BG

 

[hightower]

I've only worked on Proteus and some old MEM when it comes to three-phase stuff, can't say I've been impressed with either. Proteus not enough room in the sides (where the neutral/earth bars are) so you've got to stick your RCBO neutral in to the bar before you even clip the RCBO in.

 

[onions1066]

Surely you can ask them to get any board in you like. Just because CEF stock RPP doesn't mean I would use it.

 

[Leesparkykent]

I've only worked on Proteus and some old MEM when it comes to three-phase stuff, can't say I've been impressed with either. Proteus not enough room in the sides (where the neutral/earth bars are) so you've got to stick your RCBO neutral in to the bar before you even clip the RCBO in.

proteus do a compact RCBO. 10A 1 Module SP 30mA Type B 6kA Compact RCBO | City Electrical Factors - http://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/4126280-10a-1-module-sp-30ma-type-b-6ka-compact-rcbo

 

[hightower]

proteus do a compact RCBO. 10A 1 Module SP 30mA Type B 6kA Compact RCBO | City Electrical Factors - http://www.cef.co.uk/catalogue/products/4126280-10a-1-module-sp-30ma-type-b-6ka-compact-rcbo

It was customer supplied, not something I'd specify.

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Surely you can ask them to get any board in you like. Just because CEF stock RPP doesn't mean I would use it.

I don't order materials. Still an apprentice bud haha

 

[Rpa07]

It helps that learning curve D00DY and just think, you wouldn't have anything to moan about otherwise and oh how we enjoy that! Great that you are getting the practice in though, apprenticeship working!

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

It helps that learning curve D00DY and just think, you wouldn't have anything to moan about otherwise and oh how we enjoy that! Great that you are getting the practice in though, apprenticeship working!

Oh don't worry. I'd find something to moan about. Like the Tories being ahead at the moment.

And I'm on board duties(which I love)

 

[Rpa07]

Agree on the board duties not the other - yay!

 

[D00DY_T00DY]

Agree on the board duties not the other - yay!

And I was just beginning to like you but you're on weak and wobbly May's side(I joke. I'm not against democracy )

Board duty's amazing. Testing not so much. Mainly because i don't do much of it so I'm not sure lol

 

[Andy C]

i can see the regs 526.9 applying in say DBs etc but how does it apply to lamp holder attachments to ceiling roses. Surely the flex doesn't need ferrules as well?

 

[telectrix]

i can see the regs 526.9 applying in say DBs etc but how does it apply to lamp holder attachments to ceiling roses. Surely the flex doesn't need ferrules as well?

made up pendants have ferrules on the flex.

business name idea.... Peninsular Electrical Services.
or..... Isthmus Installations.