Internal or external isolation switch for aircon

[Deleted member 112675]

Hello all.

Split aircon with an external and internal unit both needing power. It seems the external takes the power and then there is an onward (power and control) connection from the external to the internal.

My question is, is it ok to site the isolator inside close to the internal unit? That would mean if an issue occured with the outdoor unit, I would need to run inside through an external door to get to the switch. But if it is placed outdoors then the same issue occurs in reverse if the indoor unit starts smoking or something....

I'm ok either way but what would the regs say ?

 

[DPG]

For your nicebutDim benefit I double checked and yes it is the phrase used. "Circuit breaker".

Are you a qualified electrician or just someone who enjoys trolling? Asking lots of questions and providing zero help.

He is a well respected member who has helped many people in the past. Judging by your posts I think he made the right decision in this case.

 

[westward10]

For your nicebutDim benefit I double checked and yes it is the phrase used. "Circuit breaker".

Are you a qualified electrician or just someone who enjoys trolling? Asking lots of questions and providing zero help.

Be nice because it won't take much to ditch this thread.

 

[UNG]

Be nice because it won't take much to ditch this thread.

You may as well ditch it as the guy has shot himself in the foot with his last comment.
I don't think many if any will be helping him now

 

[DPG]

Ooh he's gone!

Extra words and stuff

 

[snowhead]

Ah, and there's was me about to ask which F gas qualified and registered installer he was going to be using and maybe he should be asking them what isolation is normally installed.

 

[nicebutdim]

I read back through some of their history and it was a series of similar threads, each looking for affirmation of a specific view. Wasn't intending to start a row, but those old threads, combined with a number of conflicting reasons for refusing to employ tradespeople, didn't sit well with me.