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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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    whjohnson:

    I think the best response to the DPC might be to let them go ahead with being led by their manufacturer masters. All we do is to write 'N/A' in the AFDD check box on the paperwork, then list it as a departure. They'll soon get the message if no one buys and fits these abominations.

    Again, before all those who love to shout about invalidating insurance policies, just cite me an example whereby an insurance company has refused to pay out because of the absence of RCD protection.

    The real problem is going to be in the rented sector. We already have the requirement that rented properties are at all times compliant with BS 7671:2018. If at some point the Secretary of State updates that to BS 7671:2022, then all landlords could be obliged to do a very expensive upgrade. And the Letter of the Law (well Regulation, anyway) doesn't allow for the wiggle room of older installations not necessarily being unsafe.
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    whjohnson:

    I think the best response to the DPC might be to let them go ahead with being led by their manufacturer masters. All we do is to write 'N/A' in the AFDD check box on the paperwork, then list it as a departure. They'll soon get the message if no one buys and fits these abominations.

    Again, before all those who love to shout about invalidating insurance policies, just cite me an example whereby an insurance company has refused to pay out because of the absence of RCD protection.

    The real problem is going to be in the rented sector. We already have the requirement that rented properties are at all times compliant with BS 7671:2018. If at some point the Secretary of State updates that to BS 7671:2022, then all landlords could be obliged to do a very expensive upgrade. And the Letter of the Law (well Regulation, anyway) doesn't allow for the wiggle room of older installations not necessarily being unsafe.
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