Kitchen wiring

[Groombridge]

My intention is to use the RCBOs as double pole isolation, as they will be in the cupboard next to the appliances, in a disc board which is solely for these appliances. Would that be acceptable?

 

[i=p/u]

32Amcb,Run 6mm cable to switch the 2.5 to each appliance socket. Sure I've heard this is ok. Wee neural bar and earth bar behind switch.

Il stand to be corrected or if their is device that has all this . M

 

[MDJ]

an RCBO isn't double pole, but that being said nothing wrong with using one, you still need local isolation though, a cupboard around the corner won't cut it IMO

 

[Groombridge]

Trying to avoid a bank of switches on the wall as it looks unsightly.

 

[i=p/u]

Suppose all appliances on one rcd could be problem making your scenario better than mine........

 

[shocking_eg]

if you really want the consumer unit approach you would be best in fitting a small single RCD board with MCB's.

why individial RCBO's ?? that will cost a bomb and pretty OTT to be honest..


are you sure you need DP isolation ?

 

[Guest55]

nothing bugs me more than a kitchen rewire that has a cupboard full of fcu's - it just screams poor design.

plus the fact that the building regs advise that fixed wiring be secured to the fabric of the property , not screwed to flimsy soft-board cupboard backings , or to the sides of the cupboards where they get buried by pans.

dont want worktop switches on view ?
then do the job properly and use a grid supply.

 

[shocking_eg]

how often do you actually turn off you appliances ?

 

[Guest55]

how often do you actually turn off you appliances ?

theres only 1 appliance that needs local isolation because it has no off switch on the front and thats the fridge / freezer.

 

[shocking_eg]

theres only 1 appliance that needs local isolation because it has no off switch on the front and thats the fridge / freezer.

they will all need some sort of isolation without the need to remove the appliance for servicing and repairs etc...

 

[Octopus]

My intention is to use the RCBOs as double pole isolation, as they will be in the cupboard next to the appliances, in a disc board which is solely for these appliances. Would that be acceptable?

I'd venture to suggest you are over complicating matters...

 

[Sparkyphill]

nothing bugs me more than a kitchen rewire that has a cupboard full of fcu's - it just screams poor design.

plus the fact that the building regs advise that fixed wiring be secured to the fabric of the property , not screwed to flimsy soft-board cupboard backings , or to the sides of the cupboards where they get buried by pans.

dont want worktop switches on view ?
then do the job properly and use a grid supply.

Point taken but nothing bugs me more than over specing a job and loosing it on price

 

[Guest55]

Point taken but nothing bugs me more than over specing a job and loosing it on price

how much more do you think it will cost ?
£50 extra tops by my reckoning , if that - hardly premiership footballer price range.
worth every penny for a pro looking job.

 

[Sparkyphill]

how much more do you think it will cost ?
£50 extra tops by my reckoning , if that - hardly premiership footballer price range.
worth every penny for a pro looking job.

I agree with you biff but 50 quid is 50 quid in some people's eyes, I've seen jobs won and lost for very little difference between them

 

[MDJ]

Best to walk away from a cheap Job, your reputation will be in tatters eventually, one day another spark will walk into the kitchen and slate the work, do it once and do it Right IMO, if the customer goes with someone else then thats just that, I price literally dozens and dozens of Jobs every month, I win enough to make me money and do the Job right, Why win them all by being cheap and cutting corners.