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The Arc Fault Detection Device… again.

whjohnson
Some humourous but valid observations on AFDDs, the state of the industry, the wiring regs and future amendment requirements.

He also attempts to build a AFFD tester which electrically tests rather than relying upon the mechanical action of the test button on the device itself.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e0ElFaKc_e8

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    Hello Everyone.

    A very interesting thread.  For my family, I did a risk assessment with respect to the omission of AFDDs for our property when I replaced our consumer unit last year.  I've attached it here for information only as it reflects many of the discussion points that have been raised.  Just after I completed the CU change, Wylex released the single-module RCBO, so the point about changing to a duplex unit is no longer valid, but it certainly applied at the time.


    Another aspect that came up in the Youtube videoes is that RCBO/AFDDs draw app. 1 Watt each continually.  That adds up to an unwelcome rise in temperature when a row of these are stacked side by side in a metal enclosure.

    Regards,

               Colin Jenkins.Hilltop Cottage - omission of AFDDs Annonimised.docx
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    Hello Everyone.

    A very interesting thread.  For my family, I did a risk assessment with respect to the omission of AFDDs for our property when I replaced our consumer unit last year.  I've attached it here for information only as it reflects many of the discussion points that have been raised.  Just after I completed the CU change, Wylex released the single-module RCBO, so the point about changing to a duplex unit is no longer valid, but it certainly applied at the time.


    Another aspect that came up in the Youtube videoes is that RCBO/AFDDs draw app. 1 Watt each continually.  That adds up to an unwelcome rise in temperature when a row of these are stacked side by side in a metal enclosure.

    Regards,

               Colin Jenkins.Hilltop Cottage - omission of AFDDs Annonimised.docx
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