Is thia earth cable necessary?
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It must remain, also the gas one.
Not technically an Earth cable, but the Main Protective Bonding Conductor.
It is necessary because the pipe is earthed by the ground which might be at a different potential than the electrical installation supply earth (when/if a fault occurs).
Did you read the writing on the metal tag?
Not technically an Earth cable, but the Main Protective Bonding Conductor.
It is necessary because the pipe is earthed by the ground which might be at a different potential than the electrical installation supply earth (when/if a fault occurs).
Did you read the writing on the metal tag?
Is that an alkathene incoming water line ?
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I have absolutely no idea what that is.. But thanks anyway
If the pipe is not metal - does not conduct electricity - then the cable would not be required.
Hence the question
Your question, yes - but not the OP's.
I thought it looked like metal.
I thought it looked like metal.
I think it’s too thin to be alkathene, unless it’s got a really small bore.
Wow, this thread grew legs 
I never knew you guys had kept the conversation going
Does one still need the earth bonding?
I never knew you guys had kept the conversation going
I believe that the pipe is copper.
Does one still need the earth bonding?
Top man!
Even if the incoming pipe was plastic, that doesn't automatically mean bonding isn't required. Tests are needed to confirm.
If the incoming pipe were plastic, what tests (and test results) might indicate that main bonding was required?
Kind Regards, John
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