- Joined
- 25 Nov 2019
- Messages
- 122
- Reaction score
- 8
- Country
Plastic and wood in the same enclosure though ELF??
Better tell the DNO there service head and backing board are a risk! NotPlastic and wood in the same enclosure though ELF??
Isn't the case of that isolator the wrong way up
The isolator is just a Wylex 100a dp switch, if it was in a dB it would be fed from the top, what’s the difference here?
Yes they have sealed the wrong side, as in this case the bottom is designed for end user access.
The London Fire Brigade suggested it and, for some reason, the IET jumped.Apart from "because the rules says so..." why do new CUs have to be metal but new smart meters in plastic are allowed. And what evidence (I presume there's lots) to demonstrate that plastic CU enclosures have been the primary cause of house fires; or is this regulation in existence because someone thought it might be a good idea.
Plastic enclosures do not cause fires. It is the lack of competence of some people who undertake electrical work that results in bad connections that can lead to fire. The idea of a non-combustible enclosure is to inhibit the spread of fire, rather than add to the flames which is what many plastic enclosures can do.And what evidence (I presume there's lots) to demonstrate that plastic CU enclosures have been the primary cause of house fires;
If you need to find a tradesperson to get your job done, please try our local search below, or if you are doing it yourself you can find suppliers local to you.
Select the supplier or trade you require, enter your location to begin your search.
Are you a trade or supplier? You can create your listing free at DIYnot Local