Change off-peak outlet to socket

[yellowvanman]

Asked to remove a couple of storage heaters and replace with a socket outlet.

No RCD CU in place but obviously can fit RCD socket outlet, but I will have to extend cables in off-peak CU to 'on-peak' CU. I don't believe I need to RCD protect the circuit because the new cable I'm installing between CU is not concealed, even though I'm using the existing cable from off-peak CU to outlet point which is concealed.

Anyone disagree?

 

[Deleted member 9648]

For the cost you might as well run both from a single way in the CU through a stand alone RCD in an enclosure,and scrub the RCD sockets.

 

[yellowvanman]

For the cost you might as well run both from a single way in the CU through a stand alone RCD in an enclosure,and scrub the RCD sockets.

Didn't think of that!

 

[ipf]

Whatever you think, it's your decision and depends on interpretation. The cable in question is existing and not being disturbed.
Test and decide. Seems you've made your decision, to me.
I still think the most important part of rcd use is the equipment 'plugged in'. That's where most faults occur, innit.

Listen to wirepuller, though.

 

[telectrix]

i'm with wirepuller on this. probably less cost than 2 RCD sockets as well.

 

[Octopus]

Rcbo??