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    Using meter tails for distribution circuits

    Thanks for the info!
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    Using meter tails for distribution circuits

    Thanks for the replies. Don't think I could guarantee they'd be >50mm all the way. So what's the standard way of achieving the required 30ma RCD protection for distribution circuits, while keeping discrimination with the individual flats RCD's? I don't understand how it would be possible lol...
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    Using meter tails for distribution circuits

    Hello, Been asked to do some work in a building consisting of 5 flats which are being redeveloped. At the minute, the distribution circuits to each flat consist of a 60a switch fuse with a 10mm CPC and 25mm line and neutral cables usually used as meter tails. They are all in trunking and the...
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    'Light' sensor for external lights

    Can you get a sensor that will only allow external lights to be switched on when the light level drops below a certain amount? Thanks!
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    Connector block and electrical tape

    So terminal blocks in a choc box are acceptable as it gives the connection mechanical strength and protection (526.1), removes mechanical strain on the connections of conductors (526.6), provides protection against relevant external influences (526.7) and means that cores of sheathed cables from...
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    Connector block and electrical tape

    The situation is that the lights under my kitchen cabinets are twin and earth connected to the flex via a connector block wrapped in electrical tape and shoved up behind the cabinet. I know this isn't adequate but just trying to find which regs it contravenes, and what is the best alternative...
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    Connector block and electrical tape

    Hello, Can anyone point me to the specific regulation that using a connector block and electrical tape contravenes? And what do you use as an alternative? Thanks a lot! Lee

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