Rcd main switch

[Tim]

Hi guys,

I admit this is just me being to lazy to go to the van and get my regs book.

The reg about not using an rcd as a main switch, does it specify a ma rating or anything about time delayed or TT system exemptions?

I ask as i was planning to replace a main switch with a 100ma type s rcd (TT system) but that reg just popped into my head. Space is limited so i would rather not have a seperate enclosure if it can be helped.

I cant see any difference in having it in the cu or in its own enclosure other than the RCD switch isnt big and red like a main switch.

Cheers,
Tim

 

[Guitarist]

Yes, you can have 100mA RCD as main switch, provided any circuits which need 30mA protection get it.
Figure 3.6.3(ii) in on-site guide shows this arrangement.

 

[Tim]

Yes, you can have 100mA RCD as main switch, provided any sockets which need 30mA protection get it.
Figure 3.6.3(ii) in on-site guide shows this arrangement.

Cheers guitarist, i thought it would be ok, just wanted to be sure.

Thanks,
Tim

 

[Guitarist]

See edit to my last post.

 

[Tim]

What was the edit?

 

[telectrix]

What was the edit?

it says what at the bottom of the post.

 

[Tim]

I have just spotted it, but it doesnt show the edit details on the iphone tapatalk app.

Tim

 

[Guitarist]

I just changed "sockets" to "circuits", but I guess you realised that anyway.