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RCD socket outlet.

Former Community Member over 5 years ago

Hi all,
Any comments on this one most welcome!
A customer wants me to replace an existing one gang 13 amp socket outlet with a double.
The problem is that there's no rcd protection there, so i'm thinking that as I am in effect adding a socket outlet I should fit an rcd protected one?
If I were replacing like for like it wouldn't bother me at all but the fact it's going to be a double makes me think an rcd protected one is the thing to do, just seems a bit ott to fit one rcd protected socket when there are probably 20 others that aren't rcd'd!

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0 Sparkingchip over 5 years ago

UKPN:

So I am in the clear using a masterplug RCD adaptor in a socket outlet? To quote the manufacturer " ideally you would use an RCD adaptor with any electrical appliance"

For those suffering with BS paranoia, the number is = 7071 1992.

Regards, UKPN

Is your earthing and bonding in place?

Actually most garden power tools like mowers are now double insulated so getting a shock off a faulty electric heater in a bedroom whilst mowing the lawn in the garden is not going to be a problem.

Andy Betteridge.
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0 Sparkingchip over 5 years ago

UKPN:

So I am in the clear using a masterplug RCD adaptor in a socket outlet? To quote the manufacturer " ideally you would use an RCD adaptor with any electrical appliance"

For those suffering with BS paranoia, the number is = 7071 1992.

Regards, UKPN

Is your earthing and bonding in place?

Actually most garden power tools like mowers are now double insulated so getting a shock off a faulty electric heater in a bedroom whilst mowing the lawn in the garden is not going to be a problem.

Andy Betteridge.
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