I understand that all ground floor sockets including kitchens need to be on RCD protection.If the existing board has an 80mA main breaker can new circuits run from this or should I install a 30mA RCBO or new 2 way RCD board ?
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Yes RCBO or a split load board.
Sounds like you'll be adding new circuits? Dont forget this is notifiable work....as is changing the consumer unit
Sounds like you'll be adding new circuits? Dont forget this is notifiable work....as is changing the consumer unit
MARNZIE said:
Not quite... With the exception of a TT earthing arrangement - all sockets that can reasonably be expected to supply outdoor appliances* require RCD protection. Properties with a TT earthing arrangement require all circuits to have RCD protection.
*With the infinite stupidity of some people, I personally believe all sockets in a domestic household should be RCD protected - that way when someone plugs an electric heater into the upstairs bedroom socket and trails it into the bathroom on a chilly night, atleast that person has a better chance of making it into their bed that night instead of a body bag.
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Certainly wont be 80mA !
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