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Wow! That's really interesting! I'll have to look into this.Nope, all conductors must be of equal c/c double insulated and in conduit, can be flexible conduit, lots of other differences as well.
Thanks for the info!
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Wow! That's really interesting! I'll have to look into this.Nope, all conductors must be of equal c/c double insulated and in conduit, can be flexible conduit, lots of other differences as well.
If you look at other country's rules you often see quite different approaches.Wow! That's really interesting! I'll have to look into this.
Thanks for the info!
I have relatives in a America so I've seen their lash-ups and I totally agree with the flexi-con within the walls for wiring.If you look at other country's rules you often see quite different approaches.
Some better than UK, some worse. But usually as a combined set they make sense, worst cases is when someone applies country X practices in an installation in country Y and something serious is missing due to that. Also next person to have to deal with the Frankenstein setup goes WTF?!
If you really want to know about French electrical installations you can't go far wrong with this book: L'installation électrique - D.Fedullo, T.Gallauziaux - 6ème édition - Librairie Eyrolles - https://www.eyrolles.com/BTP/Livre/l-installation-electrique-9782212674941/ Waffles a bit, but the electrical circuits are accurate i.e dual MCB's in at the top and out at the bottom, no more that eight MCB's to any RCD, no more that twelve sockets on a 2.5 radial and eight on a 1.5 radial, no ring mains, individual radial for most white goods, bathroom extract, min six sockets above a worktop in the kitchen, you get the picture how different it can be.Wow! That's really interesting! I'll have to look into this.
Thanks for the info!
The best I recollect was a DIYer in Screwfix asking for a light bulb. The expression on his face when the counter guy asked what type...This one issue is that makes me avoid Screwfix where possible. Standing behind someone asking inane questions about item after item, in the vain hope of receiving expert advice. Does this happen in Argos or other catalogue stores (if any exist)?
Screwfix decided to change my account to Electricfix a while back and I recently did use that counter to avoid a store full of people. Felt bad jumping the queue after years of patiently waiting, but not so bad that I won't happily do it again
And now days he could be asked what whiteness and temperature now that could really confuse.The best I recollect was a DIYer in Screwfix asking for a light bulb. The expression on his face when the counter guy asked what type...
Wow. This is really interesting! Their limitations on circuit design seem sound although I haven't looked into it yet.If you really want to know about French electrical installations you can't go far wrong with this book: L'installation électrique - D.Fedullo, T.Gallauziaux - 6ème édition - Librairie Eyrolles - https://www.eyrolles.com/BTP/Livre/l-installation-electrique-9782212674941/ Waffles a bit, but the electrical circuits are accurate i.e dual MCB's in at the top and out at the bottom, no more that eight MCB's to any RCD, no more that twelve sockets on a 2.5 radial and eight on a 1.5 radial, no ring mains, individual radial for most white goods, bathroom extract, min six sockets above a worktop in the kitchen, you get the picture how different it can be.
Ahhh. Very different indeed!FYI a typical distribution board and circuit diagram although RCBO's are used for the White goods, rare in rural France.
You also have to remember that the UK and, for example, France started out with different practices but by time you get to a certain critical size of infrastructure you are kind of stuck with those practices.Ahhh. Very different indeed!
Install cost would be significantly higher if we started using these consumer units!
Imagine trying to fit one of those in a cramped understairs cupboard!
French regulations say that all CU's have to be accessible, that's why you see them in living rooms on the wall, very explicit when putting then in a cupboard, have to face outwards and must have a clear 600mm in front of them.Imagine trying to fit one of those in a cramped understairs cupboard!
Now if only the UK had adopted that requirement!French regulations say that all CU's have to be accessible, that's why you see them in living rooms on the wall, very explicit when putting then in a cupboard, have to face outwards and must have a clear 600mm in front of them.
Yes the toggle relays (available as electronic) only require a single circuit for multiple momentary switches much simpler.
It's for turning on Christmas tree lights in Blackpool, but the lever is missing, lets not go into spark arrest systems.View attachment 96784
As you obviously have a good knowledge of French kit can you tell me what Bs 3871 type this button press breaker is for earth fault impedence testing lol?
Think it's a Type 3 if I'm not mistaken.View attachment 96784
As you obviously have a good knowledge of French kit can you tell me what Bs 3871 type this button press breaker is for earth fault impedence testing lol?
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