HI, I seem to be in an argument over the wiring regs to a burger van....
The equipment need runs to much current for radial circuits, so I have decided to place a ring in and update the MCB as the main breaker RCD is capable of the extra current....
However the argument is over whether or not flat twin PVC can be used...
My argument is that the extra current has required a new ring main, and that flexible cable will not stand up to the extra current (in a flexible ring) and so far to my knowledge flexible cable cannot be used in a ring, and certainly not in fixed installations (I remember wiring a porta cabin with twin and earth....
I have had some words over the use of flexible cable and the other person has said that since its a burger van, flexible cable must be used to compensate for movement whilst in transit... however... I have since been told by the client that this particular van will be static, and should not be moved regularly. I have assumed that providing everything is tied into the building fabric of the van securely, then this should not be a problem..I have looked through some of the regs regarding, flexible cable, but have not found anything specific, to this case, and I do not hold a copy of the regs at this time.. can anyone advise?
so, am I correct in using the fixed PVC cable if the van is intended to remain in a fixed position, or does it even make much difference at all?
The equipment need runs to much current for radial circuits, so I have decided to place a ring in and update the MCB as the main breaker RCD is capable of the extra current....
However the argument is over whether or not flat twin PVC can be used...
My argument is that the extra current has required a new ring main, and that flexible cable will not stand up to the extra current (in a flexible ring) and so far to my knowledge flexible cable cannot be used in a ring, and certainly not in fixed installations (I remember wiring a porta cabin with twin and earth....
I have had some words over the use of flexible cable and the other person has said that since its a burger van, flexible cable must be used to compensate for movement whilst in transit... however... I have since been told by the client that this particular van will be static, and should not be moved regularly. I have assumed that providing everything is tied into the building fabric of the van securely, then this should not be a problem..I have looked through some of the regs regarding, flexible cable, but have not found anything specific, to this case, and I do not hold a copy of the regs at this time.. can anyone advise?
so, am I correct in using the fixed PVC cable if the van is intended to remain in a fixed position, or does it even make much difference at all?