RCD protection for an outside light

[bonn1ett]

Hi, i have been asked to install an outside light to a property, the customer just wants to plug it into a socket inside house - cable from socket to light will go straight through wall.

The fuse board is the old re-wireable semi enclosed (BS3036). Does the outside light need rcd protection to comply?

any help would be appreciated!

Mark

 

[Octopus]

Hi, i have been asked to install an outside light to a property, the customer just wants to plug it into a socket inside house - cable from socket to light will go straight through wall.

The fuse board is the old re-wireable semi enclosed (BS3036). Does the outside light need rcd protection to comply?

any help would be appreciated!

Mark

Out of interest what do you think?

 

[Jimmyb]

if you are just pluging it in then you can get away with it

 

[malcolmsanford]

In what way comply ?

The light itself unless it falls under 599.10.3.2 will not need RCD protection, but the cable just might

 

[bonn1ett]

I would be inclined to plug it into an RCD adapter in the socket

 

[malcolmsanford]

I would be inclined to plug it into an RCD adapter in the socket[/

Why???

 

[bonn1ett]

Looking at the regs it seems there is no need for RCD protection unless the cable is less than 50mm in the wall.

 

[MDJ]

Why???

+1 I'm interested to know why as well

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Looking at the regs it seems there is no need for RCD protection unless the cable is less than 50mm in the wall.

oops sorry just saw your reply, you posted whilst I was typing.

 

[malcolmsanford]

Looking at the regs it seems there is no need for RCD protection unless the cable is less than 50mm in the wall.

There you go son ....................another problem solved.

 

[Octopus]

Looking at the regs it seems there is no need for RCD protection unless the cable is less than 50mm in the wall.

Good call. If its surface cabling to the building I wouldn't bother, especially as its going to be plugged in.

 

[bonn1ett]

Thanks for your help, most appreciated!

 

[Smart Sparks]

Which earthing system is it? If its TT it would need RCD protection, no?

 

[bonn1ett]

its TN-C-S

 

[Smart Sparks]

Fair enough problem solved. I had job the other week TT system, no RCD and 377 Ze so it's worth asking.

Although it may not be needed it is worth providing an option to provide RCD protection as they are much safer than old rewirerable fuses......My opinion only

 

[MDJ]

Fair enough problem solved. I had job the other week TT system, no RCD and 377 Ze so it's worth asking.

Although it may not be needed it is worth providing an option to provide RCD protection as they are much safer than old rewirerable fuses......My opinion only

I have a skip outside my house if you want to get rid of any rewireables :biggrin5: