Points served query

[_gibbz_]

Hey there, sorry to post such a silly thread but im new to writing out my own test sheets and have a quick question to ask.
On your circuit details, its says "points served" on each circuit, i just wondered does this include every outlet?
for example on a motor circuit, would that include the control, the starter unit, the motor, the neon lights box, i.e. 4 points served?

 

[Spudnik]

Its the point of connection to the circuit, so your motor etc would still only be classed as one if there is nothing else sharing the same circuit.

 

[patricklondon]

usually refers to no of sockets etc on a ring or lights on a circuit that kind of thing, if cooker 1 point or two if split hob and oven

 

[pevvers]

From part 2 of the BRB.

Point (in wiring) - a termination of the fixed wiring intended for the connection of current-using equipment.

Make of that what you will!!

 

[Des 56]

The number of points of Utilisation
Utilise to make use ofSo the starter,control etc are just that, parts of the load circuit,as in light switch in a dwelling
The motor would then be the one point of utilisation

Must be carefulThis thread might turn into the old double socket one or two argument

 

[pevvers]

Double socket - always one point, as it's one termination...

That's what the bods from the NICEIC and ECS say anyway, when I was up at their HQ the other week.

 

[Phil Mumford]

Damn them 'single point of utilisation' cotton picking..........

The motor is the current using kit. Single point.

Twin socket? Two points but counted as one cos of the 13A fuses

Q: How many 1kW heaters can you plug into a ring main?

A: As many as you like.........

My point is - does it matter? Bit like PFC - waste of time taking the measurement unless you are fault finding. God I hate paperwork !