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by edtheted
Tue Jun 24, 2014 11:38 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Consumer Unit modification - best course of action
Replies: 2
Views: 2610

Re: Consumer Unit modification - best course of action

Many thanksI
I will try the RCBO route.
by edtheted
Sun Jun 22, 2014 3:26 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Consumer Unit modification - best course of action
Replies: 2
Views: 2610

Consumer Unit modification - best course of action

My 16th 10 way edition consumer unit has 4 MCB's fed from the !00A main switch(for lights, etc.) and 6 MCB's fed from a 80A, 30ma RCCD ( for power, shower, etc.). To update and comply with 17th edition regulations is it permitted to change the RCCD to a 100A,30ma RCCD to feed all 10 MCB's from the 1...
by edtheted
Sat Feb 05, 2011 11:24 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Change of RCD in split load Consumer Unit
Replies: 2
Views: 3434

Re: Change of RCD in split load Consumer Unit

edtheted wrote:I have been advised to change an existing 80A/30mA RCD with a 100A/30mA RCD and run all MCB's from the latter to conform with 17th Edition Regs. Is this OK?
I am qualified electrician but now retired and not practiced for some time



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Thanks the information was very helpful
edtheted
by edtheted
Fri Feb 04, 2011 6:19 am
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Change of RCD in split load Consumer Unit
Replies: 2
Views: 3434

Change of RCD in split load Consumer Unit

I have been advised to change an existing 80A/30mA RCD with a 100A/30mA RCD and run all MCB's from the latter to conform with 17th Edition Regs. Is this OK?
I am qualified electrician but now retired and not practiced for some time
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