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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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    AJJewsbury:
    I am awaiting a comment from the observant.

    Symbols for the A and AC types are the wrong way around?

        - Andy.




    That will be it!


    With an existing Crabtree split load consumer unit that has a Type AC RCD I intend to move the utility room socket circuit onto a new Type A RCBO with a switched neutral to protect the washing machine and replace the lighting MCBs with the same just to add RCD protection, then leave it at that.


    I cannot see the need to replace the consumer unit to provide Type A RCD protection to every circuit, is the existing Type AC really that bad?


     Andy Betteridge 


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    AJJewsbury:
    I am awaiting a comment from the observant.

    Symbols for the A and AC types are the wrong way around?

        - Andy.




    That will be it!


    With an existing Crabtree split load consumer unit that has a Type AC RCD I intend to move the utility room socket circuit onto a new Type A RCBO with a switched neutral to protect the washing machine and replace the lighting MCBs with the same just to add RCD protection, then leave it at that.


    I cannot see the need to replace the consumer unit to provide Type A RCD protection to every circuit, is the existing Type AC really that bad?


     Andy Betteridge 


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