Rcd lights

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Hello,

Have a 16th ed cu (half rcd) I need the upstairs lights to be rcd protected.

It's quite an old board so don't think I can get a rcobo for it.

Would it be deemed acceptable to cut the busbar at supply to said mcb, provide a appropriate size link cable from rcd to mcb? Then swop the neutrals obviously...

Cheers.
 
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sounds rough, i would have thought any split load board still had compatible rcbos available
 
It's not ideal to say the least, but I've definitely seen it done.

I take it there's no space on the rcd side? And you can't re-configure the board?

What make/type of board is it? You might be surprised
 
I don't see anything wrong with the method you are suggesting, Paul.

Though, if you move the MCB next to the RCD protected ones, you only need another small bit of busbar.
 
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Thanks all, I didn't think it was the best route but a means to an end.

I'll get the model and take the cover off and have a look, I need to get my meter out and test the rcd before I do anything anyway.
 
I have fitted a rcd fcu at the CU position to protect Bathroom lights when i can't get an rcbo to fit the board. If it's clearly marked as to the circuit it protects it's not a problem.

Regards,

DS
 

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