Loft conversion - RCD main switch query

[cdisney]

Hi all

Unsure where to post this so if this is in wrong section I apologise!
I have been asked to wire a family members loft conversion (one bedroom and en-suite) and I am planning to run a 16mm t&e to a new 5 way DB (lights, ring main and electric 10KW shower) in the loft and needed to know if using a RCD as a main switch is allowed and to 17th edition?

Thanks

 

[Geordie Spark]

Next week I'll be able to relate to that

If you ask me nicely and drop me a bottle of Scotch I'll sent Tidyboiler up to you with an ice pack and jar of cold cream.

 

[dan86]

bottle of scotch.that all? cheap! Consider it a deal. Mind and tell her to bring that uniform with her

 

[Geordie Spark]

bottle of scotch.that all? cheap! Consider it a deal. Mind and tell her to bring that uniform with her 

The nursing home senior care assistant one?

Do you want her to bring some catheters, incontinence pants and nappies as well?

 

[davesparks]

Hi all

Unsure where to post this so if this is in wrong section I apologise!
I have been asked to wire a family members loft conversion (one bedroom and en-suite) and I am planning to run a 16mm t&e to a new 5 way DB (lights, ring main and electric 10KW shower) in the loft and needed to know if using a RCD as a main switch is allowed and to 17th edition?

Thanks

Why not just extend the existing top floor lighting and socket circuits? then all you'll need to do is run a feed up there for the shower.
There is really no need in a domestic installation to be running 16mm submains just to power a loft conversion, you could probably run 3 average houses on that without it even getting warm!

 

[Engineer54]

Absolute madness!! Running a 16mm sub-main and installing a separate 5 way CU for a 'Single'' bedroom with ensuite, when literary everything is there within reach to supply this additional bedroom, with the exception of the shower....

 

[tidyboiler]

bottle of scotch.that all? cheap! Consider it a deal. Mind and tell her to bring that uniform with her 

I'll bring my stethoscope too, after I've warmed it in the fridge

 

[telectrix]

i'm with eng54 on this. WHY over complicate the job.

 

[applemac]

run a nice tray up the outside of the house with 16mm swa 5 way rcbo board at the top... bosch

 

[Geordie Spark]

i'm with eng54 on this. WHY over complicate the job.

He's just a bairn ..... stop picking on him.

 

[dazza1981]

Might need 3 phases for "all" that additional load and an earth stake in the bedroom !!!!!!!

 

[trev]

Absolute madness!! Running a 16mm sub-main and installing a separate 5 way CU for a 'Single'' bedroom with ensuite, when literary everything is there within reach to supply this additional bedroom, with the exception of the shower....

Not to mention adding unnecessary cost.

 

[Geordie Spark]

Careful now lads .... this thread may be construed as "ganging-up"and "bullying" and you'll have Capn' Dan or his Bosun after you.

 

[applemac]

TT rod in plant pot in loft

 

[Octopus]

TT rod in plant pot in loft

Would that be the plant pot with the very big lamps shining on it!!

 

[dazza1981]

Also you may want to get a bigger consumer unit so you have spare ways to run in other sub mains for possible LED lights and plug in air fresheners in the future !!