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I would love to change them to rcbos. Until then maybe separating the fridge to its own circuit?

Would that make it trip more often?

Good point. Thx.

I had the washing machine trip the rcd at the cu. It's a split load board and all kitchen sockets together so this meant the fridge also went off. Is there a switch (with built in RCD) I can add to the washing machine switch(the one above the counter)? Thx

That's a really good pointer, thank you. Village halls is probably the closest in usage terms.

I see there was a post about a scout hut before but it was very complicated. I hope mine is much simpler; would you class a scout hut as domestic, commercial, or something else? This is purely self interest as I'm not about to touch anytime soon. Thanks, A

I think my exam was in order of the book. So if you complete Q10 and find you are going backwards in the book to answer Q11 then you've probably gone wrong somewhere. But that might not be the case for you.

I heard there was a new one called Blueflame but this looks like it fits gas installers. But their logo does look better than either Napit or NICEIC.

makes sense

Thats very good info. Thank you. I'd like to get to the point of joining a trades body but still at the beginning here. Thanks for your help.

The main CU in the house has 2 AC RCDs covering everything. Then the garage has its own RCCB (so yes in series)

Good point. I'll have to check. I think it might be an AC on the main CU. There is also an RCD in the garage so that's something to check. If I had to change the RCD would that come under as being notifiable? I'm trying to get may head around what is and isn't notifiable. Thanks

Yes, it's protected at the main CU

I like that answer. Thank you.

A bit of clarification requested please. In the garage I have a 20A device serving 1 double socket (2.5mm2 cable). I want to add a 2nd double socket. I know I can spur off the existing socket but the CU is exactly in the middle of the two sockets so it would mean less cable on the wall if I...

Ah, don't say that. I'm literally in the practical exams next week :eek: But it is good to get me looking through the regs and understanding what they mean.

New to this, but busy studying 'EICR codebreakers' and I happen to be on the exact page that mentions; "The line and neutral conductors have been installed through different points of entry in the steel enclosure - No signs of overheating" = C3 Thank you for listening :)

Hello, I'm about to complete (fingers crossed) my level 3 testing/inspecting/verification exams etc. Completed 18th and Building Regs already. I've come from a completely different career background, so there is a lot to learn, but really enjoying making a change to a new career. I know I...