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Caravan hook up
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Hi I am fitting a caravan hook up on the wall next to the dno incomer box. No wires exposed. Do I still require an earth rod. The earth bond will be prob 1 ft long inside so not exposed. I know if I fit the box away using swa then yes earth rod would be used.
I think the guidance just hasn't been updated Andy
I'm sure you're right - but that's what the sector appears to be working to none the less. (Just google for images of caravan hookup leads and see how many are orange (or occasionally blue or yellow) - and just how many are black rubber).
And are there any reports of any failing due to water ingress?
- Andy.
Who would keep such reports - there's not a statutory duty to report such failures.
Provided the caravan is connected to an outlet that's protected by 30 mA RCD, then I think we can accept the risk is at least partly mitigated by that.
I think the guidance just hasn't been updated Andy
I'm sure you're right - but that's what the sector appears to be working to none the less. (Just google for images of caravan hookup leads and see how many are orange (or occasionally blue or yellow) - and just how many are black rubber).
And are there any reports of any failing due to water ingress?
- Andy.
Who would keep such reports - there's not a statutory duty to report such failures.
Provided the caravan is connected to an outlet that's protected by 30 mA RCD, then I think we can accept the risk is at least partly mitigated by that.
