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400v 3P Disboard Distance from Belfast sink

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Hello all,

Just had a sprinkler valve set incorrectly installed too far to the right on site that prevents a sink being installed to the right of the sprinkler valveset. As such, the solution would be to install the sink to the left of the valveset but this now puts the sink within the proximity of a 400v 3P disboard. Does anyone know the minimum distance that is required to be between the two? We are considering installing a partition to ensure safety however I would like to know what the regulations actually require. Any assistance would be appreciated as i predominantly have a mechanical background. Thanks in advance!

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    I was not talking about a CU Andy, neither was the OP.

    To Colin, the ESF are not the arbiters of all questions Colin, in many ways they are not what they claim. Giving away a few leaflets makes very few people in any way expert. The answer is as usual “it all depends” but even if this board is as leaky as a sieve, provided everything is Earthed properly, it is very difficult to see why it is dangerous. Water does not make Earthed and bonded items dangerous, although it may well cause damage. You know this because overhead lines outside with bare conductors and metal poles in pouring rain are in no way dangerous. The voltage available may well be 400kV and the insulators flashing a bit, but pylons are still not dangerous to touch. Please explain how a shock may be obtained. I suggest that bridging an insulator with your body is unwise! 

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    I was not talking about a CU Andy, neither was the OP.

    To Colin, the ESF are not the arbiters of all questions Colin, in many ways they are not what they claim. Giving away a few leaflets makes very few people in any way expert. The answer is as usual “it all depends” but even if this board is as leaky as a sieve, provided everything is Earthed properly, it is very difficult to see why it is dangerous. Water does not make Earthed and bonded items dangerous, although it may well cause damage. You know this because overhead lines outside with bare conductors and metal poles in pouring rain are in no way dangerous. The voltage available may well be 400kV and the insulators flashing a bit, but pylons are still not dangerous to touch. Please explain how a shock may be obtained. I suggest that bridging an insulator with your body is unwise! 

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