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Yes, I have paperwork. Again, what regulations does it not comply with?
If you believe the RCD tripping issue lies with the consumer unit installation quality then that's fine. Otherwise, I'm being led down the wrong path and still have a potentially faulty hob/cooker. When you guys have tested hobs/cookers/appliances etc. previously, what would expect the earth leakage to be? Is an item considered faulty if it's above a certain mA?
if you go for a dual RCD board, you'll lose 4 ways. RCBOs are the way forward.
I don't think that you have the room from what your previous posts have said.I'm at work now so don't have the info on that. Maybe get him to change it to a split load, so 2 x 80A RCD's?
Is it possible/within regs to have 1x RCBO protecting just the cooker circuit and an RCD protecting the other circuits?
I don't think that you have the room from what your previous posts have said.
Not really Maffoo. No electrician is going to fit it this way for a main consumer unit. Also, it would be pretty irresponsible of any electrician to give you step by step instructions on how to do it properly as (no offence intended) it sounds like you may try and do it yourself and even though you may be able to get it working there is lot more too it than that.Is it possible/within regs to have 1x RCBO protecting just the cooker circuit and an RCD protecting the other circuits?
So you've got a new fuseboard plus at least 1 circuit - so not only should you have an EIC (electrical installation certificate) plus a Building Control Part P compliance certificate.
Here's hoping
Not really Maffoo. No electrician is going to fit it this way for a main consumer unit. Also, it would be pretty irresponsible of any electrician to give you step by step instructions on how to do it properly as (no offence intended) it sounds like you may try and do it yourself and even though you may be able to get it working there is lot more too it than that.
My advice is to get an electrician to change the current configuration of the board to all RCBO's. If you wanted and RCD protecting some circuits and some RCBO's protecting others then it is doubtful your current board has the capability to do that as it will probably only have one neutral bar in it.
So @maffoo ............ a "dislike" - what for ......... pointing out the paperwork and compliance certificates you should have
Rather odd feedback IMHO
It's a forum for advice and that's what I came for. I've confirmed multiple times that I have the paperwork. If your "I know more than you" attitude makes you believe otherwise then so be it. If I had the paperwork here now I could give you an idea of the content and you might be able to check if it's what I should have or not, but I don't, so you can't.
It all comes down to my original post which had all the information I thought I needed. Everyone else has given me sound, decent and friendly advice.
answers on aCan you post a picture of the installation paperwork? Obviously blank out any names/addresses/company details.
Yes, this is a good solution and the one that should have been done in the first place as you haven't got the room for a dual RCD split board.Thanks, that's what I was looking for - an actual suggestion
So, get rid of the 100A RCD for 100A main switch and replace the MCB's with RCBO's?
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