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Boberto
Been asked to add and move alot of sockets in an office as they expand the work force. I imagine theres work moving and adding extra lights etc also. 3-4 consumer units require upgrading. Earthing conductors need upgrading too.
My question is this. With regards the extra socket (25+). I had planned to wire these on 2 or 3 ring final circuits. The sockets are going to be used at desks supplying computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, scanners etc etc. All socket outlets are going to be wired in trunking. Not buried in the walls. I am aware the regs require RCD protection for socket outlets etc but have read that sockets marked "computer only" dont if they are meant to supply a single appliance etc. In this office's case there is other equipment going to be plugged in like the phone, scanner, fax machine, desk lamp?, printer etc so whats the score? From others experience do you RCD all socket outlets or not?
Also the upgrading work with the DBs. Currently no circuits are RCD protected. Should the ring finals on these boards supplying existing sockets now require RCD protection? No wiring n the building is sunk in walls, all trunking and above suspended ceilings.
Would appreciate some advice. I know its always best to follow the side of safety but I would hate to install the work to find the PCs and other equipment are causing nuisance tripping as ive heard IT equipment can do this. All help appreciated
My question is this. With regards the extra socket (25+). I had planned to wire these on 2 or 3 ring final circuits. The sockets are going to be used at desks supplying computers, printers, telephones, fax machines, scanners etc etc. All socket outlets are going to be wired in trunking. Not buried in the walls. I am aware the regs require RCD protection for socket outlets etc but have read that sockets marked "computer only" dont if they are meant to supply a single appliance etc. In this office's case there is other equipment going to be plugged in like the phone, scanner, fax machine, desk lamp?, printer etc so whats the score? From others experience do you RCD all socket outlets or not?
Also the upgrading work with the DBs. Currently no circuits are RCD protected. Should the ring finals on these boards supplying existing sockets now require RCD protection? No wiring n the building is sunk in walls, all trunking and above suspended ceilings.
Would appreciate some advice. I know its always best to follow the side of safety but I would hate to install the work to find the PCs and other equipment are causing nuisance tripping as ive heard IT equipment can do this. All help appreciated