17th Confusion

[ezekiel]

out of curiosity,

if you were to extend a ring main on a old db you need to add a rcd and check main bonding is correct and inplace, but wont that mean a new db would need to be added as lights need to be on a seperate rcd?

just wondering how you guys get any work ie:
mr smith phones just wanting a couple extra sockets - now needs pir, new bonding, db, poss re-wire, test insp etc etc...

 

[comms]

Make sure the cable of the extended part of the circuit you install is 50mm deep then install these
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/CM4901.JPG
Not in the spirit of the regs so I tend to go down the path of

Remove socket circuit cable from ocpd in cu
install 6mm t/e from old socket circuit ocpd into one of these
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/HGCD263U.JPG
housed in one of these
http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Images/Products/size_3/HGGD102E.JPG
Locate the above next to old cu.
Reinstall old socket circuit cable/s into the load side terminals of the rcd.

Hey presto the complete socket circuit is now rcd protected & no need to change the cu or play with the lighting circuit.

 

[luminaire]

If you are asked to extend a ring main simply do the work and make sure it is RCD protected. Most are. Complete an EIC (or even a MWC) for the ring main and make sure main bonding is in place. You do not have to touch the rest of the circuits or change the CU.

 

[ezekiel]

ah thanks for info - very helpfull

 

[RF Lighting]

Repeat after me:

Ring Final
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[securespark]

Rob...Take my hand and I'll lead you to a nice darkened room where you can relax....

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Nurse!

 

[RF Lighting]

Rob...Take my hand and I'll lead you to a nice darkened room where you can relax....

Thanks, but I'll takes BAS' offer if its all the same to you...


Ring Final
Ring Final
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Sorry...

 

[comms]

Nurse!

RING FINAL
RING FINAL
RING FINAL

Rf can I share the nurse .... please ... please





It's been a looooong day

 

[JACKC]

Don't want to be in a dark room with a nurse who is going to look at my ring..Thats final.

 

[securespark]

Nurse!

RING FINAL
RING FINAL
RING FINAL

Rf can I share the nurse .... please ... please





It's been a looooong day

Sorry, comms.

Rob got the nurse, you're stuck with me...

 

[pompeygit]

JACKC ...........that one was nearly as good as the weasel one.......quality mate!!!!!!!

 

[RF Lighting]

Rob got the nurse, you're stuck with me...

Phew, timed that right....

 

[securespark]

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Rf can I share the nurse .... please ... please

She's busy. Her colleague will be along to attend to you shortly.