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    Do i need to have RCD protection on all of the 3 phase sockets





    Depends on the rating of the sockets - up to & including 32A then yes you'd need 30mA RCD protection (or a written risk assessment showing that it's not needed). The regulation doesn't discriminate on how many phases are present.

     

    Also the board currently supplies a 3 phase compactor outside of the workshop via a socket- Am i right in saying if i replace the socket with an isolator and hardwire it this will negate the need for a RCD.



    What's the nature of this 'compactor'? If it's "mobile" then it'll still need 30mA RCD protection regardless of its method of connection.


      - Andy.
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    Do i need to have RCD protection on all of the 3 phase sockets





    Depends on the rating of the sockets - up to & including 32A then yes you'd need 30mA RCD protection (or a written risk assessment showing that it's not needed). The regulation doesn't discriminate on how many phases are present.

     

    Also the board currently supplies a 3 phase compactor outside of the workshop via a socket- Am i right in saying if i replace the socket with an isolator and hardwire it this will negate the need for a RCD.



    What's the nature of this 'compactor'? If it's "mobile" then it'll still need 30mA RCD protection regardless of its method of connection.


      - Andy.
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