Screwfix offers low cost systems to help installers comply with 17th Edition Wiring Regulations

(11/06/2008)

The new 17th Edition Wiring Regulations will have significant effects on electrical installations. As well as stating that all socket outlets should be protected by 30mA RCDs, the Regulations state that all circuits in rooms containing a fixed bath or shower should be protected by one or more 30mA RCDs. Similarly, unless earthed mechanical protection is in place, all cables that are buried beneath the plaster surface of a wall partition (at less than 50mm), and cables which are concealed in metal stud partitions, require protection by 30mA RCDs.

To avoid the inconvenience and danger that can be caused by a single fault, the Regulations also stipulate that installations should be divided up into separate circuits such as, for example, a lighting circuit. In addition, installations should be designed and arranged to prevent unwanted tripping of RCDs.

This will invariably mean the use of more RCDs and/or RCBOs. In line with its commitment to the electrical trade and to help ensure compliance with these requirements, Screwfix offers a variety of high quality, low cost systems to help installers comply with these requirements. These include a range of Wylex Consumer Units as well as RCBOs.

Priced at just £111.95 (all prices include VAT), the Dual RCD 10-way Split load with 10 MCBs, for instance, is shown alongside, the 12 Way Split Load with 6 MCBs and 1 RCBO at £99.95. This value-for-money range also includes a high integrity 10-way, Dual RCD with 7 MCBs and an RCBO for only £136.95. A number of RCBO’s from 6A up to 40A are also available for only £39.99 each.

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