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And unless you take a bit of a scientific approach with additional testing it'll always be the very last socket that you open up with the dodgy connection.
It's always the last socket. Why would you open more when you've found the fault ?
I’ve checked all the Spurs/Sockets Murdoch. I’ll definitely have to make it two radials as I’m certain it’ll be in a buried joint box.
Do you know which sockets/outlets the break is between? as if you intend to change the protective device to 20A the NICEIC will take a dim view of the live being left as a ring you will need to test as two radials below earth loop limit. The loading, diversity and distribution of
the sockets would be a factor especially as it is feeding the kitchen.
The fault was already energised before being discovered, the addition of a 20a OCPD would in my opinion be an acceptable temporary measure as long as the inspector can see that a plan is in place to rectify.As above, a faulty ring energised with a lower value ocpd is still an energised circuit with known faults.
Yes, inspector will make you fix these issues and will lecture you, the installation has to be fit enough for the consumer board so fault trips meet regulation requirements. Also the regs have set in place that all lighting be earthed, I think it will be introduced in the 18th edition. Plus you have to notify building authority, so if anything does go wrong, your name is on the papers.I have noted on the EIC that these need rectifying. And the client is a family friend who will listen to my advice. I was also going to use this job to show NICEIC inspector for domestic installer, as is the only one close enough that fits the criteria Would you advise that I do these remedials before the inspection, will he out right tell me to do one or accredit me once I prove the remedials are done? Thanks
Yes, inspector will make you fix these issues and will lecture you, the installation has to be fit enough for the consumer board so fault trips meet regulation requirements. Also the regs have set in place that all lighting be earthed, I think it will be introduced in the 18th edition. Plus you have to notify building authority, so if anything does go wrong, your name is on the papers.
Oh, I mean that if there was no CPC before it was advised that no metal fittings were fitted, but now they have to be earthed no matter what. Even if there is no earth point, all cables in and out should be earthed with connector. For R1 +R2 reasons cables in zones and walls be RCD protected.I believe the requirement for protective conductors in lighting circuits was introduced in 1966.
In your situation I would advise the customer that the installation has to be checked as the consumer board is different to the previous one. It has to meet a particular standard before it can be changed over, otherwise the board will not work as it should, then a new board just defeats the object even if it is metal.
Oh, I mean that if there was no CPC before it was advised that no metal fittings were fitted, but now they have to be earthed no matter what. Even if there is no earth point, all cables in and out should be earthed with connector. For R1 +R2 reasons cables in zones and walls be RCD protected.
Earthed with a connector?Oh, I mean that if there was no CPC before it was advised that no metal fittings were fitted, but now they have to be earthed no matter what. Even if there is no earth point, all cables in and out should be earthed with connector. For R1 +R2 reasons cables in zones and walls be RCD protected.
Earthed with a connector?Oh, I mean that if there was no CPC before it was advised that no metal fittings were fitted, but now they have to be earthed no matter what. Even if there is no earth point, all cables in and out should be earthed with connector. For R1 +R2 reasons cables in zones and walls be RCD protected.
Disagree 200% It's about his inspection not meeting the requirements for a board change.Disagree 100%
Replacing a fuseboard, for one with RCD's will make the installation safer.........
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