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MyEnergi release statement implying that regulation134.1.1 supersedes regulation 722.531.3.101.

IronFreely


My energi released the following statement online www.myenergi.com/.../

“While zappi features a built-in 30mA Type A RCD, given the complexity and changeability of wiring regulations and that zappi is sold in more than 20 international markets, we updated the manual accordingly in February 2021 to state that local wiring regulations should be consulted to confirm whether an additional RCD is also required.

Although our operation and installation manual has been clear since February 2021 that local wiring regulations should be consulted as to whether an upstream RCD is required, we have previously communicated that an external RCD was not required, because the internal RCD meets the safety and protection requirements within the relevant standard, and in some ways exceeds them, for example by automatically self-testing the internal RCD before each charge cycle, rather than relying on a user pressing a physical test button.

As section 134.1.1 of BS 7671 states that ‘The installation of electrical equipment shall take account of manufacturers’ instructions’, it is our view that any zappi installed according to our instructions and installation guidelines should be compliant with the regulations. Importantly, the zappi remains safe to use, even for installations without an additional RCD installed, provided it is installed in accordance with the manual.”

 What I find interesting is they still claim “the internal RCD meets the safety and protection requirements within the relevant standard” yet their RCD has no BSEN number recognised by regulation 722.531.3.101?

Discuss.

  • in reply to IronFreely
    IronFreely said:
    you can push the test button,

    We need to be very careful at this point. BS EN 61008 does not require a "test button". It requires a "test device", and the 'means of instigation' of the 'test device' to be marked with 'T' - there is no mention of a physical 'button' I'm afraid. Having said that, guidance from some organizations has indicated that, with the the presence of a physical test button marked 'T', at least you know there is a 'test device'.

    There are different ways of interpreting what is written in BS EN 61008, and only a court can interpret a standard.

    IronFreely said:
    failed to meet the 61008 standard yet was advertised as “fully compliant”.

    What does the Declaration of Conformity say? That is the legal declaration and that is what you need to refer to in terms of what is declared as 'compliant' ('conformant' is perhaps the correct word in the 'assurance' discipline of our profession).

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