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The kits sold in Homebase have the flex protected by an rcd plug top.
Yeah. I said it
I am trying to resolve this question myself but the IET specialists only work on a Monday or a Friday.There has been a lot of posting of late regarding RCD sockets and spurs not being recognised by BS7671 I have read a few posts (some from SC) where using an RCD spur for additional works to comply with the regs as not to have to change the P.D. does anyone know the reasoning behind this.
Hi stp motors,
I'd be weary about what other DIY elec jobs have been done by current occupier tbh. That's a dodgy attempt at installing an o/s skt.
Would you plug an extension lead onto an extension lead?
When something gets plugged in its acting as a spur off a spur so not correct at all.
What is the fuseboard like? ie has it got rcd protection.
I advise if you get property that should be the first thing on your list to get sorted.
If circuit is already rcd protected it ought to be cheap and quick job for someone to do a similar but more professional job such as ideally spurring off nearest socket putting a switched fused spur adjacent then go directly into back of outside socket to connections (so no holes are shown it only needs moving to the right 6inches or less).
Possibly, after a quick mental risk assessment, considering load, total cable length, CSA, route, suitability of cable and connectors for the external influences present and of course inspecting the condition of cable and connectors.Would you plug an extension lead onto an extension lead?
Can you quote a regulation number or anything in the ISITEE CoP to back this up?When something gets plugged in its acting as a spur off a spur so not correct at all.
I would ask for an EICR prior to purchase and factor any remedial work required into my offer. Most vendors aren't going to squabble over this nowadays.I advise if you get property that should be the first thing on your list to get sorted.
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