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by Monkey Magic
Tue Jul 29, 2008 5:47 pm
Forum: Gas and Gas Fitting Forum
Topic: Fixing a LCD TV over a gas fire
Replies: 3
Views: 3942

Its not a good idea for a couple of reasons - firstly whatever the make of tv its going to suffer over a period of time from the heat etc and will shorten its lifespan considerably. Secondly make sure you would be happy with looking up at something sat that high up the wall - maybe ok if you are 20 ...
by Monkey Magic
Fri May 23, 2008 6:43 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Rated current of RCD's
Replies: 7
Views: 26957

Hi Eric, No need to be sorry at all !! Thanks for checking it out further. As you say pretty much Wylex are happy to provide you with the 80 & 63a rcd's as part of the kit and also give you enough mcb options to overload both..... :roll: I would guess I'd be safer getting at least one of the rcd...
by Monkey Magic
Wed May 21, 2008 8:25 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Rated current of RCD's
Replies: 7
Views: 26957

Hi Ericmark, Thanks for the terrific answer, it helped to understand the history of why the different ratings. I don't doubt my mates abilities but the new cu fitted is a Wylex 17th ed version with twin rcd's, one rated 80a/30mA and the other 63a/30mA which he's used as a matter of course. Thing is ...
by Monkey Magic
Tue May 20, 2008 10:56 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Rated current of RCD's
Replies: 7
Views: 26957

Rated current of RCD's

Hi,

I notice in my consumer unit the RCD has a rated current of 80a / 30mA - just out of interest how is it decided if its best to use 63a, 80a or 100a rated? Does it depend on the load through the protected mcb circuits or what?

Cheers
MM
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