NEW circuits into non amm3 DB. ?????

[Dozer 73]

If I was to wire an extension on a house , and the DB does not meet amendment 3 , where do I stand adding new circuits into this DB , is it ok or should it be changed to Amm 3 DB
Know I should know the answer to this but hey ho were not all perfect

 

[Jamie']

I like your your quote , and think it’s good practise , but where do you draw the line on that quote
Do you check every existing connection every time you add a circuit into a DB

Ideally yes, especially mains. At end of the day if something goes wrong in that DB it will be you getting the short straw if something happens.

 

[Dozer 73]

Ideally yes, especially mains

Evening Jamie if you read above quotes, you are going to get 50 lashes by that statement
LOL

 

[Jamie']

Evening Jamie if you read above quotes, you are going to get 50 lashes by that statement
LOL

Why?

 

[Dozer 73]

Why?

Read the threads, personally I think it would be good to add this into regs , regarding extensions and spread of fire , specially when it’s been deemed so important that a big amendment has been introduced about it
So all the latest regs apply with an extension , but to hell with amendment 3 and the spread of fire
As long as the electrician connecting the circuits up can quote the regs off by heart there will be no chance of a fire at the DB

 

[Jamie']

I'm on about tightness of connections?

 

[Octopus]

I must add to this thread , when having an extension on residential properties , fire and spread of fire is a major part of the building regs , smoke’s , fire doors , escape routes
So why not introduce ammendmant 3 into this if you are adding new circuits onto an existing DB
Good idea or not ????

There are enough confusing interpretations of what is and what isn't required as it is. Joe Public will spend thousands on a new kitchen but refuse a board upgrade which will cost a few hundred.

We are not the electrical police ............ sure make a suggestion, but don't go round claiming its required, because it sure isn't

 

[Dozer 73]

There are enough confusing interpretations of what is and what isn't required as it is. Joe Public will spend thousands on a new kitchen but refuse a board upgrade which will cost a few hundred.

We are not the electrical police ............ sure make a suggestion, but don't go round claiming its required, because it sure isn't

Has any of the above quotes ‘ claimed it’s a requirement
Some one quoted ideally yes that’s as near as any one has claimed its required

 

[Octopus]

Has any of the above quotes ‘ claimed it’s a requirement
Some one quoted ideally yes that’s as near as any one has claimed its required

I wasn't suggesting anyone on here would state it is required, because we all know it's not

 

[Dozer 73]

I wasn't suggesting anyone on here would state it is required, because we all know it's not[/QUOTE
Agreed it’s not a reg
Do you think it would be a good improvement if it was , or a complete waste of time

 

[Dozer 73]

Personally if it saved just a few lives , it’s a good idea
Yes I’ve twisted the thread a bit agreed
Nothing like an intellectual chat / debate.

 

[Octopus]

No. Daft idea.

As I said, a, polite suggestion normally works for me,

 

[Dozer 73]

No. Daft idea.

As I said, a, polite suggestion normally works for me,

If it’s a daft idea why the amendment , The amendment was introduced because that many house fires were traced back to DB’s
There is no requirement to check tightness of existing terminals in a DB you are adding additional circuits into
So what if ??????
Daft Idea , I think that could be the wrong phrase to amendment 3

 

[Dozer 73]

No. Daft idea.

As I said, a, polite suggestion normally works for me,

Consumer units - IET Electrical - http://electrical.------.org/wiring-matters/55/consumer-units/index.cfm
DAFT IDEA ??????????

 

[Dozer 73]

Consumer units - IET Electrical - http://electrical.------.org/wiring-matters/55/consumer-units/index.cfm
DAFT IDEA ??????????

I find it tricky to believe that ANYONE whoclaims to work in the industry
Thinks this is a daft idea
Just couldn’t resist it

 

[PEG]

I still reckon the money spent on AMD 3,could have been better invested,in quality screwdrivers and a short training film,sent to all concerned

You could reduce pollution,and increase road safety,by passing a law,that forbade anyone from driving,the one day every month,that matched the day of their birthday. Who's game?