Swimming pool help please

[Sarah Hill]

Hi, I’m not an electrician- just looking for some advice please - thanks. I’m looking at putting a small swimming pool in an industrial unit to open a swim school. The existing RCD board is currently in zone 1 and has lots of surface mounted cabling serving the existing lights etc, some also in zone 1. The landlord doesn’t want the RCD to be moved. Is it possible to create an enclosure which would put the RCD and associated cabling into a safe zone or even out of the pool room altogether? Thanks for your help.

 

[static zap]

Intrigued why landlord is "Keen" , as I thought pools took value off !

 

[Toneyz]

Intrigued why landlord is "Keen" , as I thought pools took value off !

I suppose the landlord is "keen" as if someone is going to invest this sort of money they are looking as a long-term thing that would guarantee long-term regular income.

 

[Midwest]

Thanks Midwest - as I said, just looking for general advice on the RCD. I have already built a pool and currently run a swimming school elsewhere so know what’s involved. Nothing will be done on the cheap, no shortcuts and properly qualified people will be employed to do a proper job. I was just looking for some indication of whether it’s feasible at all to enclose an RCD to safely and legally put it in a different zone as I can’t find any information on this. Thanks

Ok, not meaning to demean what you're asking. I think swimming pool installations should only be carried out by contractors with a lot of experience & knowledge in this field. I suppose asking opinions on this forum on this subject, could put your mind at rest, but only a complete site visit & investigation, can fully answer your proposals. IMO.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

Maybe reading this wrong, but I'm of the impression this is no more than a floor standing kids play pool erected within a frame, i.e. is not a permanent installation requiring structural work, therefore to the landlord it's a standard tenancy. The OP is however right to ensure the electrics are done properly.

 

[Midwest]

Maybe reading this wrong, but I'm of the impression this is no more than a floor standing kids play pool erected within a frame, i.e. is not a permanent installation requiring structural work, therefore to the landlord it's a standard tenancy. The OP is however right to ensure the electrics are done properly.

Its a swim school apparently; i.e. people paying to have their small charges taught to swim, in a safe & controlled environment, managed by a business.

 

[StephenRowley]

If you haven't already signed the contract with the LL tell him you'll be taking your money else where unless he agrees to moving the board.

 

[Toneyz]

If you haven't already signed the contract with the LL tell him you'll be taking your money else where unless he agrees to moving the board.

The landlord can't keep on moving the distribution board on every change of tenant.

 

[Deleted member 105166]

If you haven't already signed the contract with the LL tell him you'll be taking your money else where unless he agrees to moving the board.

Really? If I were the landlord and you put that one to me, I'd tell you exactly what to do with your money! That aside, if the landlord does agree to the board being moved, (a) all costs of doing so should be borne by the prospective tenant, paid in advance and (b) the contractor selected and instructed to do the work by the landlord, not the tenant.

 

[StephenRowley]

The landlord can't keep on moving the distribution board on every change of tenant.

This capitalism if someone isn't willing to give you what you want your take your dosh to somewhere that is . If the OP hasn't already signed the lease the the LL isn't willing to cater to the op requirements then the LL should loose out on the OP dosh.

 

[littlespark]

My LL question was regards weight of volume of water, in a tank, sitting on the floor of this building.

The question was posted before I saw the photograph and the OP’s reply, which only came through this morning.
I seem to be receiving posts in the wrong order.

 

[Midwest]

I've had that before. Someone suggested its because the OP is a new member, and there's some process involved, that OP posts have to be vetted somehow, before they are displayed?

 

[SparkyChick]

I've had that before. Someone suggested its because the OP is a new member, and there's some process involved, that OP posts have to be vetted somehow, before they are displayed?

That's how I understand it. As part of the SPAM (that's Spam Prevention And Moderation) program , there is an increased level of moderation. I'm guessing once new members reach a certain level of approved post count they will no longer be moderated.

 

[Spoon]

I've had that before. Someone suggested its because the OP is a new member, and there's some process involved, that OP posts have to be vetted somehow, before they are displayed?

The thing is, once the OP's post has been vetted it should go at the end of the post, not when they posted. It just makes the thread look silly and jumbled. I presume that they can't do that though..

 

[weevilward]

What is the blackening on and around the consumer unit? Is it just dirt?

 

[freddo]

I think it's just where the painter missed.