spot the problem? sparks
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all (badly) 'hot wired' off the top of the main switch, not uncommon really.
The henleys off the Main switch in Double Insulated
Two twin and earths coming off the henleys.
One is Feeding an rcd rather than a Rcbo
Two twin and earths coming off the henleys.
One is Feeding an rcd rather than a Rcbo
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No overcurrent/SC protection.
where??
what do you mean where?
an RCD doesn't provide OC protection.. it's not an RCBO..
an RCD doesn't provide OC protection.. it's not an RCBO..
40/2/30 40 Amp - 2 pole - 30 mA
it says In 40A on it.
it says In 40A on it.
ColJack is correct, it is an RCD, not an RCBO
See http://www.proteusswitchgear.co.uk/product_details.asp?product=1274
A 40amp RCBO would say (eg)
"B40" on it
See http://www.proteusswitchgear.co.uk/product_details.asp?product=1274
A 40amp RCBO would say (eg)
"B40" on it
Is a BS 4293 device....
http://standards.mackido.com/bs/bs-standards24_view_2414.html[/QUOTE]
No it is not. Read my link above. It says this device is BSEN61008
= RCD
my bad.
Has the 'installer' even managed to split the stranded CPC to link it to both the old rewireable CU and the new RCD enclosure? 
There's certainly something odd going on with the earthing below those henleys. Either that or it's just both CPCs through one sleeving. In any case, an A1 install apart from that!
There's certainly something odd going on with the earthing below those henleys. Either that or it's just both CPCs through one sleeving. In any case, an A1 install apart from that!
Where's the incoming supply to the Henley's? Is it the grey T&E?
I think the henleys are doubled off the incomer on the main CU (if you look closely there's two tails into it) then the two T&E's from the henleys feed the mini CU and switchfuse. Im guessing the main supply comes into the main CU through the wall from a meter box outside?
Edit - I wouldnt mind betting that the tails into the henleys used to feed the metal clad switchfuse until the mini CU for the shower was added.
Edit - I wouldnt mind betting that the tails into the henleys used to feed the metal clad switchfuse until the mini CU for the shower was added.
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