Water heater

[gary272]

Hi

Been contacted by a church nearby. Wiring is pvc single stranded cables in steel conduit some 30/40years old with a few additions. It looks in reasonable order or as far as I can see. Protective devices are porcelain rewirable fuses.

They have asked me if I can wire a small water heater in the toilet. They realise that the distribution equipment wants replacing but there is to be an extension built within the next couple of years and would rather wait if at all possible. So, here goes; there is an existing socket on a ring at the rear that I could spur from through an rcd type fused spur, wiring would be surface/mini trunking. So we would end up with the water heater through an rcd, protected by a 1361 fuse. Is this acceptable please guys??

1st post so please go easy! and thanks.

 

[telectrix]

no need for RCD, IMO. just fit FCU.

 

[Guest55]

no need for RCD, IMO. just fit FCU.

That answer is gonna get the part p brigade all in a tizzy lol.
Yeah youre good to go with an rcd spur.

 

[telectrix]

well, if someone can point to a reg. that says an RCD needs fitting, then i'll buy TC a tuna sandwich. OH< Sod it! a whole tuna.

 

[snowhead]

Church,, Part P?

 

[somersetsparks]

I would try an avoid an RCD on a water heater if possible, with surface wiring you certainly don't need one.

 

[Farmelectrics]

That's what I thought a church doesn't come under part p anyway sounds good tel rcd spur what ever they retail at now

 

[telectrix]

Church,, Part P?

house of God. does that qualify as domestic or commercial? does God actually live in there? does God actually exist? if so, how do you give Him the certificate?

 

[Guest55]

house of God. does that qualify as domestic or commercial? you answered your own question there lol
does God actually live in there? I believe he has holiday homes in florida and France as well
does God actually exist? Dont even go there !
if so, how do you give Him the certificate? Stuffed inside a bible

The Friday nite madness hour has begun. ;-D

 

[HandySparks]

What's the rating of the proposed water heater?

I'd agree with tel, no RCD required if all surface run.

 

[telectrix]

anyway, holy water contains it;s own protection. ask my polish aunt. her version of holy water is 100deg. proof polish vodka.

 

[telectrix]

looks like TC's on bread and water tonight.

 

[steveberry11]

I may be mistaken but Is there a section in the BGB about buildings of architectural importance requiring a 300 ma RCD

Dont have my book with me but I am sure someone will correct me if not.

 

[Guitarist]

RCD's are recommended in church installations.

 

[telectrix]

RCD's are recommended in church installations.

where??? reg???