I have a split load board, 1/2 RCD protected, 1/2 not.
on the RCD I have the ring final (just the one!!) and the shower,
on the non-rcd the lighting up & down and an ex immersion heater circuit.
the immersion heater circuit has been converted into a 16A radial, but left on the non-rcd side. since this is upstairs, at the time it was done it was considered not to need RCD protection ( was done 3 yrs ago)
the only room fed by this is now being used by me as an office/work room, now considering I do sound equipment repairs, I would like an RCD in the chain.
I have a couple of options, but not sure of the best one.
1. change a double socket for an RCD one, definatly not notifiable as far as I know.
2. change the MCB for and RCBO, has the added advantage if I trip it it wont take out the rest of the house, not sure how this stands notification-wise.
3. move the mcb to the rcd side of the board, gives me protection, but if it trips takes out the house. again not sure on notification.
on the RCD I have the ring final (just the one!!) and the shower,
on the non-rcd the lighting up & down and an ex immersion heater circuit.
the immersion heater circuit has been converted into a 16A radial, but left on the non-rcd side. since this is upstairs, at the time it was done it was considered not to need RCD protection ( was done 3 yrs ago)
the only room fed by this is now being used by me as an office/work room, now considering I do sound equipment repairs, I would like an RCD in the chain.
I have a couple of options, but not sure of the best one.
1. change a double socket for an RCD one, definatly not notifiable as far as I know.
2. change the MCB for and RCBO, has the added advantage if I trip it it wont take out the rest of the house, not sure how this stands notification-wise.
3. move the mcb to the rcd side of the board, gives me protection, but if it trips takes out the house. again not sure on notification.