RCD protect conservatory

[Simon New]

Hi,

My conservatory has 4 x double sockets and operates from a 13amp switched fused spur.
I've just run an outdoor double socket from one of the inside sockets so I can use a fishpond pump.

Q: Should I of used a RCD protected outdoor socket or am I ok replying on the internal 13amp fused spur?

Or would I be better of replacing the 13amp fused spur for a RCD proected version which then would protect all the sockets in the conservatory?

TIA.

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

the fused spur and an rcd do two totally different things. If the circuit is rcd protected at the consumer unit then you do not need extra rcd protection.

 

[Pete999]

Does the CU (Fuse Box) provide RCD protection for the entire house??

 

[Simon New]

Thanks Barnaby.
Yes Pete the CU does supply RCD protection to the whole of the house, which then leads on to the fused spur switch in the conservatory.

I suppose my original question should of added, what would the benefit of me putting a rcd double socket outdoors insead of the cheaper standard outdoor socket?

 

[Pete999]

If your whole house is protected by an RCD the provided it is tested satisfactorily then you should be OK

 

[Simon New]

Thanks, Pete.

 

[Barnaby Stedman]

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-13a-2g-dp-switched-socket/67928`
would recommend these - nice to fit and on offer atm

 

[Simon New]

That's the one I fitted, Barnaby.

It was when I plugged in the fishpond pump and placed it directly into the water I thought...maybe I should of bought the one with an RCD.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-13a-2g-rcd-switched-socket/91095#_=p

 

[Pete999]

That's the one I fitted, Barnaby.

It was when I plugged in the fishpond pump and placed it directly into the water I thought...maybe I should of bought the one with an RCD.

https://www.screwfix.com/p/bg-13a-2g-rcd-switched-socket/91095#_=p

Nice but he doesn't need one if his whole house is protected, does he?

 

[telectrix]

agree, pete. 1 RCD protecting the circuit is all he needs. 2 RCDs in series is "a RCD too far".

anyway, pete, how,s you doin ? the wine still flowing through your veins?

 

[Simon New]

All clearer now, thanks guys.

 

[telectrix]

 

[Pete999]

agree, pete. 1 RCD protecting the circuit is all he needs. 2 RCDs in series is "a RCD too far".

anyway, pete, how,s you doin ? the wine still flowing through your veins?

Fine Ta Tel, yes just having a transfusion as we speak.

 

[telectrix]

i just opened a Old Peculier. goes well with cheese on toast. proper food when 'er indoors gets back off her jolly. ( caravan with a mate over weekend).

 

[Pete999]

i just opened a Old Peculier. goes well with cheese on toast. proper food when 'er indoors gets back off her jolly. ( caravan with a mate over weekend).

"Oh Yeah"?lol

 

[telectrix]

it's true, mate. her mate's birthdaysaturday, so they gon on a jolly.sadly she has to cut short as daughter is unwell.she be back later. i need to tidy up and kick out the floozy.

 

[littlespark]

Another thread hijacked by small talk.
Sorry, OP.

As others have said, having 2 rcd’s in series can be a nuisance. A fault outside may trip either or both rcd’s
You will also be aware that you have 5 points on a radial circuit limited by the 13A fuse. Can’t go plugging in loads of heaters in the conservatory in the winter.

 

[MJPD29]

Thanks Barnaby.
Yes Pete the CU does supply RCD protection to the whole of the house, which then leads on to the fused spur switch in the conservatory.

I suppose my original question should of added, what would the benefit of me putting a rcd double socket outdoors insead of the cheaper standard outdoor socket?

There is no benefit as you already have RCD protection at the consumer unit