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Consumer Unit Blanking Plates

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It is conceivable that a loose live conductor could come into contact with a metal blanking plate.  Some of the twist-on  types do not make electrical contact with the (earthed / powder-coated) case in which case they thus constitute exposed conductive parts.  This means that they should be individually earthed. But there is no means provided to do do this.  So the question is: does the use of metal CU blanking plates contravene the Wiring Regulations if fitted but not earthed?

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  • Have to say, despite having fitted all-metal consumer units for the last couple of years, I have never come across one either supplied with, nor fitted with any metal blanks. If any are missing I just fill in with the usual plastic items.

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  • Have to say, despite having fitted all-metal consumer units for the last couple of years, I have never come across one either supplied with, nor fitted with any metal blanks. If any are missing I just fill in with the usual plastic items.

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