This discussion has been locked.
You can no longer post new replies to this discussion. If you have a question you can start a new discussion

RCD socket outlet.

Former Community Member
Former Community Member
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!
Parents
  • I fitted my first RCD twin socket around 2 years ago. That seems to be in line with the regs. I will be installing a unit in the front porch for the mower. both fed via an MCB. Will my worst nightmare be realised in the future when Mr Peckham knocks on my door armed with the XX edition guide book and tells me that the rear RCD socket is in order but the front porch unit "needs improvement".?


    Regards, UKPN.Zap
Reply
  • I fitted my first RCD twin socket around 2 years ago. That seems to be in line with the regs. I will be installing a unit in the front porch for the mower. both fed via an MCB. Will my worst nightmare be realised in the future when Mr Peckham knocks on my door armed with the XX edition guide book and tells me that the rear RCD socket is in order but the front porch unit "needs improvement".?


    Regards, UKPN.Zap
Children
No Data