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Not sure what you mean DefyG?If its doesn't comply with the regs!
Yes I would worry. Irrespective of whether a single or upgraded to a three phase supply, the installation should still comply with the regs!Would you worry about the rings are on different phases & close to each other.
Yes I would worry. Irrespective of whether a single or upgraded to a three phase supply, the installation should still comply with the regs!
Regulation number?Socket outlets simultaneously accessible when on different phases?
When the OP says different rings, I'm assuming he is referring to the socket outlets.
If he is referring to the actual cabling then maybe no problem.
I also am interested in why you think this does not comply to regulations, there is no issue at all here and if I recall there was once a regulation which called for them to be marked with a caution label if within arms reach of each other but I don't believe that exists anymore.Socket outlets simultaneously accessible when on different phases?
When the OP says different rings, I'm assuming he is referring to the socket outlets.
If he is referring to the actual cabling then maybe no problem.
I recall there was once a regulation which called for them to be marked with a caution label if within arms reach of each other
I think it dates back to the 16th and was lost when they redefined the regulation about marking switch points and outlets in excess of 230v, this was later altered to 230v to Earth which thus covered standard 3ph 400v and meant no labelling was required.Maybe this is the reg that remember !!! Perhaps not valid anymore with the 18th??
I think it dates back to the 16th and was lost when they redefined the regulation
It was the 16th. However the intent was always voltage to Earth and not between phases so this was clarified.16th - Was it really? Some things stick in the back of your mind regardless of changes in the regs!
Why would you be simultaneously contacting live parts?!always seemed 'good practice' to prevent simultaneous contact!
Why would you be simultaneously contacting live parts?!
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