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Looks like only one RCBO in fact and not part of circuit in question. I think most of you will enjoy a good laugh not only at the state of the CU but the labelling! It was the top right hole that caused initial trip, then the middle hole that caused the spark.
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I would just be guessing I think. I know two went, I believe one of the main RCCB and then a circuit RCDCan you indicate which specific device or devices tripped on each occasion?
Walls are over 2 foot thick (Henry Hoover for reference!) as this is the old house exterior to extension wall and no sockets on other side. Adding additional photo for wall context. What I struggle to understand is given this is all "new" cabling ie fixed to exterior of original house when extension was put in, why would so many cables be routed here when the consumer unit is on the other side of the house and from what I can tell these cables don't even supply any of the sockets immediately to the right (but I will be doing more chiselling to find out)Is there anything to say that’s a safe zone? In line vertically with socket or anything? Even on other side of the wall?
Extension completed in 2010, wouldn't regs then have required a protective conduit in this scenario? Either way, no space for a MF wagobox so I'm going to have to crimp/solder and insulate then plaster overYeah it's bad cable routing that.
As you say, not sure why there are so many cables on that particular route.
Extension completed in 2010, wouldn't regs then have required a protective conduit in this scenario? Either way, no space for a MF wagobox so I'm going to have to crimp/solder and insulate then plaster over
To be fair, the slight diagonal of those cables is not really an issue, as they are still within the prescribed zones above the accessories.Have excavated around sockets to see what's what and we'll, fair to say that vertical/horizontal routes took second fiddle to the magic of diagonal ???View attachment 86702
True. I just look at it and it screams "they won't know, how will they know". Maybe it's the OCD in me but a professional job this is not.To be fair, the slight diagonal of those cables is not really an issue, as they are still within the prescribed zones above the accessories.
Already in the tool bag, first thing I pack!If the rest of the house is like this, then maybe invest in a multi-tool!
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