Wiring two lighting circuits in singles in conduits

[ricicle]

Explain please

My [unqualified] understanding of the term "over current" is that it describes the condition wherein the current in a conductor (and hence circuit) is greater than the safe operating capacity of that conductor, in a particular installation, for an unacceptable period of time. This is why I fail to see why a pure RCD (i.e. not an RCBO), which will allow an infinite over current condition, as long as there is no earth leakage, can be classed an as OCD (over current device).

I sensed that you weren't being serious about an RCD being an OCD, so my 'knob' earth leakage detector observation was a whimsical (but plausible) suggestion that, because it would make a reasonable good ELD, my penis could also be classed as an OCD.

Yes, sorry you are right that is the correct definition of overcurrent as refered to in BS7671.It was just me having a humerous moment playing on the words over and current.
I'll clear that up so as not to confuse anyone with less knowledge than your good self

 

[Softus]

I'll clear that up so as not to confuse anyone with less knowledge than your good self

Nice one. I wouldn't describe myself as knowledgeable though - I've never ever opened a BS7671.

 

[ricicle]

I'll clear that up so as not to confuse anyone with less knowledge than your good self

Nice one. I wouldn't describe myself as knowledgeable though - I've never ever opened a BS7671.

Ah, but you read a lot on here and that's almost as good

 

[bernardgreen]

What's an OCD?

Obsessive Compulsive Disconnector

 

[Softus]

Ah, but you read a lot on here and that's almost as good

Without wishing to fawn, it's thanks to you and the other experts who make the knowledge easy to inherit.

 

[sparkyspike]

because it would make a reasonably sensitive ELD, my penis could also be classed as an OCD.

I though OCD stood for overcurrent protection device. Does this mean your knob will actually protect you fom overcurrent? Wow!

 

[Softus]

Er, I'll have to get back to you on that.

But I do know that I can use it to carry out a resistance test.