Pretty Sure This is Wrong...............

[Crosswire]

Saw a DB in a new build flat today (before tenant moved in).

Was a standard dual RCD board, but the circuit supplying the fridge was not on either RCD

Was run in twin and earth in plasterboard walls same as other circuits, not in swa or surface


Now I can see WHY they did this - to preserve food in case of RCD trip - But surely this doesn't comply?


And before anyone says they future tenant will be a 'skilled or instructed person'

a) obviously they are not
b) if they are, then all circuits would not have to be RCD protected?


Any thoughts?

 

[Geordie Spark]

I've hit a nerve here....

I'm off to buy a combi boiler....

........... and I'll be happy to fit it for you

 

[Geordie Spark]

But you could go out and buy all the materials you may need to install and connect-up that boiler. Maybe saving yourself a good few bob, because now your hiring your gas fitter on a labour only basis!!

Exactly the same goes for Joe Public, that needs to save some money on an Electrical installation. Maybe the homeowner wouldn't be able to afford the work being done by an electrician otherwise!!

A few years ago, CORGI ended up in court with the Plumbers Union.

The Plumbers' Union's case was that they should be allowed to hang the boiler on the wall & connect all the water side of it leaving the flue & gas supply to CORGI registered fitters.

CORGI said a boiler is a gas appliance & therefore ALL the work should be done by their members.

The plumbers' union said in court "A boiler can be fired by solid fuel, oil and even by electricity. Therefore we maintain that a boiler is NOT a Gas Appliance, it is a Water Appliance"

The Court agreed & sent CORGI away with its tail between its legs.