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rcd's (simplified) work by monitoring the Flow of Electricity out via the Phase and back in via the Neutral, if these are not the same - then the imbalance causes the RCD to TRIP, (if it's not returning via the neutral then it's returning via the CPC - of somebody!). Thus in a split load CU...

New CU - Split Load Board - Sounds more like 1 of the RCD protected circuits has 1 or more the neutral in the non-RCD protected neutral bar. May not be a Neutral to Earth Fault at all - so to speak just that the RCD Phase and neutral our out of balance due to the neutral returning via a...

Breezer - Similar question - so i hope you don't mid me hijacking this thread :?: What is the stance for adding (downstairs) additional sockets to an install, with no RCD protection? Can you proceed, and make a note in the deviations box? or would you fit RCD? - My problem is this will require...

I think this leaflet is V Good, tells you what you want to know. it's a shame information like this is not more readily available.

Maybe you should ask for some quotes from electricians?? - after all, you'll only get wet if they get their 'second' trade wrong :wink: EDIT: Beaten to it by Dingbat :x , drat :!:

I agree Dingbat, It might not legally require compliance, but it needs approval from a LBC, and all LBC use BS( that's British Standard) as their adoptive standard, thus IMO like it or not, it must conform to BS7671 - even if its a bit back to front. Also - does this not fall into the...

try here http://www.handlesdirect.co.uk/acatalog/cat.html?http%3A//www.handlesdirect.co.uk/acatalog/Handles_Direct_10A_switches_423.html&CatalogBody or here http://www.fancylighting.com/acatalog/Premier_Royale_Range.html

Thanks all for the response :)

Hi - Wondering if the above is ok? I have an install (a conservatory) where it would be easier to go back to the CU to wire in the lights - and thus then have 2 radials (both for downstairs) on the same MCB any comments :?:

Firstly - Special location and thus work is notifiable to BC or only to be carried out by a 'competent person'. Secondly, Yes, depending on the Zone that the switch is in, you cannot have a wall switch, so you will need to replace with a pull cord, or move the switch outside the room...

Bolton & Wigan BC Agree as above - £65 - £70 for the building notice - but they want an NICEIC cert (or equivalent) as well :shock:

I'd heard that the guy who owned screwfix - sold it (already months ago) to B & Q because, mainly the premises were too small - hence the move, the best bit is that this guy found new premises, big ones and set up "ToolStation" if it's true -it's a great story :)

I'd go for the single fan oven! you can plug most of these into a 13A socket as suggested by Adam W, If you do get a double oven, then you need to check that the existing install will cope with the rating of the new oven. I.e. cable size and circuit Breaker. You can only check that out when...

Can you not use a radial direct from the CU as well?? non RCD protected?

I presume you still need the Metal identification tab though?? Also - might be a silly question (in case :oops: ), but do you just use a powerful soldering iron for this or one of the smaller gas flames?

Now with that I agree - You tile your bathroom, shiny new towel radiator and then have to stick on a c**py clamp. :cry:

Hi - have a look at http://www.napit.org.uk, They seem to me, less authoritarian than the (NIC :evil: ) - obviously still require you to be able to do the job, and test etc, but they don't mention 12 months working, they do want to see an example of your work though. Also another plus...

I'm no cat lover - but sticking them on the ceiling is down right cruel :twisted:

This is what you need to replicate! instead of the brass terminals in the rose use choc blocks - and add an earth to the fitting - does this help :?:

AND WTF :shock: