Testing of Mobile Homes

[DurhamSparky]

any body done them...

guy gave me a quick look at one..

got a PMS change over module when you connect to mains power from battery

got a handful of sockets, fridge, Lights and hob...!

earthed to the chasis with 6mm cable...


where the bloody hell do i start!!

 

[rocker]

Wouldn't work for gippoes, mate.....

 

[Griffin]

NEver done one matey. There is a seperate section in the BRB, never read in detail though

G

 

[Deleted member 9648]

I've done portable trailers etc....the NIC do a PIR form for this.....same as any PIR except Zs readings are not taken as there is no way of knowing what sort of supply the end user will be plugging into.
Record circuit details and test results as normal,supply is normally via a 16a inlet socket...record permitted supply systems and max permitted Ze etc....Test RCD....nothing to it.

 

[UNG]

I know the National Caravan Council (NCC) is starting to tighten up on the electrics in caravans and motorhomes built by NCC approved manufacturers so this could have somthing to do with it. Have you checked with the client if the NCC have a particular EIC form / certificate for this as they supply their own PIR and Minor Works forms to engineers in the NCC Approved Workshop Scheme

In the next few years they are trying to bring in the no cert no electric hook up at sites in the UK so there could be some PIR work out there on caravans and motorhomes if the caravan engineers price themselves out with some of the figures I've heard although the competant persons course they do is very inadequate and does not equip them very well for doing PIR's

If you need a contact at the NCC let me know as I have a contact there and could get you a name to contact if you need any info

 

[DurhamSparky]

NEver done one matey. There is a seperate section in the BRB, never read in detail though

G

nah me neither...!! oh well best get cracking then...!

 

[DurhamSparky]

Wouldn't work for gippoes, mate.....

im not working in newport mate so its ok...! its a canny job if i get it like..

 

[Risteard]

I'm confused. Is it a caravan or mobile home being referred to?

 

[DurhamSparky]

its a mobile home / camper van...

 

[Graeme Harrold]

One of the main things you are looking for is the cable type. If its a mobile i.e. towed (caravan) or selfpowered (motor home) then the wiring should be done with multistrand cable due to the increased stress of being on the road. If its a static (caravan park type) then T&E solid core is acceptable.

Zs is a waste of time as you cant legislate for the power source. BRB does mention a max length for the 16A supply cable (usually damaged), take note of the warning notices that should be in place and also check out the earth bonding to the chassis of the vehicle. Insulation can also be problematic due to condensation and moisture ingress.

Stick to your usual standards, and have fun testing the RCD!!! (which one will trip)