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just wondering how you guys,install temp electrics to portacabins
Seen a lot of installs on sites & at schools where I don’t think it’s correct.
Mainly earthing,& earthing conductors,or am I being over cautious,cheers.
 
I'm under the impression that temp supplies have to be TT earthing.
DNO's usually insist on TT earthing for temp supplies. They will not provide PME for temp supplies.
Even if Perm supply, aren't porta cabins classed as temp building as they are movable?
 
I'm under the impression that temp supplies have to be TT earthing.
DNO's usually insist on TT earthing for temp supplies. They will not provide PME for temp supplies.
Even if Perm supply, aren't porta cabins classed as temp building as they are movable?
Thanks,seen so many not tt,& agree Pme should not be used.
 
TT is not always required. TNS is acceptable. A TNCS supply to a transportable unit can be used where the installation is under the continual supervision of a skilled or instructed person. This may be the case in the units you have observed not on a TT
 
I'm under the impression that temp supplies have to be TT earthing.
DNO's usually insist on TT earthing for temp supplies. They will not provide PME for temp supplies.
Even if Perm supply, aren't porta cabins classed as temp building as they are movable?

Any transportable unit will need an earth electrode installed unless it is under the supervision of 'skilled or instructed person(s)' in which case the PME can be used.

Construction sites also need to comply with Section 704 as well as 717.
 
Any transportable unit will need an earth electrode installed unless it is under the supervision of 'skilled or instructed person(s)' in which case the PME can be used.

Construction sites also need to comply with Section 704 as well as 717.
The only thing would be if it would be realistic,especially Main Earth bonding,concerning the size of the neutral on a tncs
 
I know this is an old topic but I have a container to install on a farm. I'm also wondering what UV protected flex you peeps use? as this container is going to be portable it's a small cabin with commando socket to socket so I need to make up a flying lead. In the case above would it not be to test and see if it passes the disconnection times etc and it would be suitable?
 
16A commando?

I used 2.5mm artic blue flex when wiring up static caravans.
Oversized possibly where 1.5 would do, but the thicker sheath did offer a little more protection, and just “looked” better.
 

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