Hi, I can't find a decent answer to this anywhere. If the copper pipes in a bathroom are altered and now include push-fit elbows + tee's etc, to me this breaks the continuity bonding. I heard that these fittings should be bridged with green/yellow earth wire. The question i have is that why do I never see this bridging on push fit (plastic) braided(metal) hose tap connectors?
Perhaps, is this in case there is a non-visable break in the pipework further away and the plastic push fit connector on the braided tap connector would stop the taps becoming live? But then is there a risk that the braided hose would not be bonded. Like I say, I've never seen pushfit braided tap connectors under baths bridged with bonding. Maybe the connectors would crush the rubber pipe inside? Or there should be no stray current under the bath anyway? In this case it's a metal bath that is earthed
Sorry, I've tried to make it as clear as I can, hope it makes sense. Please help because this earthbonding stuff drives me crazy!
Perhaps, is this in case there is a non-visable break in the pipework further away and the plastic push fit connector on the braided tap connector would stop the taps becoming live? But then is there a risk that the braided hose would not be bonded. Like I say, I've never seen pushfit braided tap connectors under baths bridged with bonding. Maybe the connectors would crush the rubber pipe inside? Or there should be no stray current under the bath anyway? In this case it's a metal bath that is earthed
Sorry, I've tried to make it as clear as I can, hope it makes sense. Please help because this earthbonding stuff drives me crazy!
