Maybe - but, if so, the same is likely to be also true of many/most other people's CUs as wellI see no one else has yet mentioned that in 2 1\2 months the OP's fusebox will also not comply with regs due to being plastic.
Kind Regards, John
Maybe - but, if so, the same is likely to be also true of many/most other people's CUs as wellI see no one else has yet mentioned that in 2 1\2 months the OP's fusebox will also not comply with regs due to being plastic.
I see no one else has yet mentioned that in 2 1\2 months the OP's fusebox will also not comply with regs due to being plastic.
A lot longer than 2 1/2 months RF, and in any case a flame-retardant plastic will meet the requirements.I see no one else has yet mentioned that in 2 1\2 months the OP's fusebox will also not comply with regs due to being plastic.
Do you know whether many/most current plastic CUs meet the requirement?A lot longer than 2 1/2 months RF, and in any case a flame-retardant plastic will meet the requirements.
As already pointed out, since the primary function of an MCB is to protect the circuit in the event of a fault or overload, merely checking that it "switches off" by operating the lever isn't really enough - it's only testing a secondary function.A test to show whether the item functions as it should.
Just checking that it disconnects when you manually operate the lever is not a functional check of a protective device.
So you might get an electrician to lie and be an accomplice to a criminal act by signing off your work. Or you could "just do it" without any notification which is also a criminal offence and (based on what you've been asking) probably unsafe.
you need to get a real sparks in ..one who is qualified and have him rewire you house !! that cooker and hob cct';s look like doubled up 2.5mm to me ..and the two reds on the lights looks a bit dodgy .. someone has done the cooker recently and poorly ..get it done by a professional ..the extra cost will be off set by you being alive next year !!!
Hi moved into a new house
On the consumer unit shower and immersion have been crossed out (they have been removed)
The breakers are now used for a cooker and hob
The cables are 2.5mm and wired as a ring for both
The cooker is 3.0kw and has a 20a breaker
The hob is 6.5kw and has a 30a breaker
Does this seem right ? I'm unsure how to work it out
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