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RCD socket outlet.

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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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    kfh:

    The vast majority of RCDs I have tested that were in spec have tripped at less than 30mS at 30mA and at 150mA. 


    I will keep on installing RCD protected SFCUs and sockets where the customer is not prepared to pay for or cannot afford the work to provide additional protection on a circuit. I recently put an IP rated RCD double socket in an old unused milking parlour to replace a damaged double socket. It is used to supply equipment outside, the supply is PME and the parlour is full of nice earthy metalwork not to mention the damp walls. I am happy I left it safer than before. I know the farmer would not pay to have his various old TP distribution boards TTd and RCD protection put in if I were to try and comply with 7671.




    Isn't that the fundamental point? Work need only comply with BS 7671 if the customer will pay for it. Otherwise, do the best that you can and certainly don't leave things worse than they were.


    I might add that it is wise to keep a record of any discussion concerning non-compliance.

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    kfh:

    The vast majority of RCDs I have tested that were in spec have tripped at less than 30mS at 30mA and at 150mA. 


    I will keep on installing RCD protected SFCUs and sockets where the customer is not prepared to pay for or cannot afford the work to provide additional protection on a circuit. I recently put an IP rated RCD double socket in an old unused milking parlour to replace a damaged double socket. It is used to supply equipment outside, the supply is PME and the parlour is full of nice earthy metalwork not to mention the damp walls. I am happy I left it safer than before. I know the farmer would not pay to have his various old TP distribution boards TTd and RCD protection put in if I were to try and comply with 7671.




    Isn't that the fundamental point? Work need only comply with BS 7671 if the customer will pay for it. Otherwise, do the best that you can and certainly don't leave things worse than they were.


    I might add that it is wise to keep a record of any discussion concerning non-compliance.

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