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"17 edition"consumer units still being sold.

hertzal123
After watching a webinar describing the dangers of using dual rcd cu,s with type AC rcd supplying dishwashers,induction hobs etc,

I was wondering why,more than 12months after 18th came into force,they are still for sale.Thanks for any opinions.

                                                                                                          Regards,Hz

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    Chris Pearson:

    I may be a bit naïve here, but isn't the purpose of BS 7671 to ensure that the fixed wiring is safe?


    If an appliance poses a risk with a normal type AC RCD, then that should be a matter for the manufacturers to address.

     


    Yes, if an appliance affects the essential safety operation of an installation's R.C.D.(s) when required, it causes a risk for the whole or a large part of that installation if a split load consumer unit is used. The appliance is introducing a hazard and should not be used. Is there a regulation that covers this scenario, such as 133.1.1 etc?


    Z.


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    Chris Pearson:

    I may be a bit naïve here, but isn't the purpose of BS 7671 to ensure that the fixed wiring is safe?


    If an appliance poses a risk with a normal type AC RCD, then that should be a matter for the manufacturers to address.

     


    Yes, if an appliance affects the essential safety operation of an installation's R.C.D.(s) when required, it causes a risk for the whole or a large part of that installation if a split load consumer unit is used. The appliance is introducing a hazard and should not be used. Is there a regulation that covers this scenario, such as 133.1.1 etc?


    Z.


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