Hook-up question...

Discussion in 'Mech Tech' started by Lasty, Jan 13, 2022.

  1. ^this.

    Do make certain you check continuity of all the connections before you switch on.

    Then re-check annually :thumbsup:
     
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  2. You have got an RCD and a circuit breaker in the box for your mains stuff (or an RCBO, which is the two combined)?
     
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  3. I believe an RCBO - that rings a bell , as recommended by your good self or possibly @matty...

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  4. They’re a neat solution now they’ve got cheaper :thumbsup:. If it’s got something like a 16A rating on and a Test button, it’s an RCBO.
     
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  5. Zed

    Zed Gradually getting grumpier

    I've got one of those, it's a miniature size too, my consumer unit is tiny which is what you want in a tiny bus. :thumbsup:
     
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  6. [​IMG]

    This was an unfinished set up I did about 7 years ago , not sure if this helps


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  7. I doubt it!
     
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  8. I know it’s shocking


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  9. I see what you did there!
     
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  10. I'm back on with it tomorrow so I'll take a pic or three

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  11. Chrisd

    Chrisd Supporter

    Afternoon all. A question for the electrically minded peps on here. My system was all set up and working fine with the earth for the hook up attached to the body and the earth for the 12v switches attached separately to the body about a metre away. As I am doing some rearranging that means moving my 12v earth point, is it OK that the two earth's are attached at the same point. This would be convenient and as they are already both attached to the metal body, I can't think of a reason why not....but I seem to remember a post on the forum some time back saying it is better to keep them separate....Advice would be appreciated. Thanks

    PS...sorry if my terminology is wrong.
    PPS ...if anybody at TE is available to quickly look over this, that would be good.
     
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  12. Yep, stick them all together. Makes no difference.
     
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  13. Soggz

    Soggz An inquisitive supporter

    Yes.
    Hope this helps.
     
  14. EggBoxes

    EggBoxes Supporter

    If you haven't bought the switch gear.
    The mrcbo's keep it compact. Screenshot_20220228-200326_Chrome.jpg
     
  15. matty

    matty Supporter

    technically they don’t comply with the regs as they only switch the live not live and Neutral
     
  16. ^this. You can get DP ones, although pricier.
     
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  17. EggBoxes

    EggBoxes Supporter

  18. Strictly speaking, you shouldn't need an RCBO in your van for your mains hook-up. There should be one on the supply at the outlet you plug into, as long as the campsite is complying with the Regs.
     
  19. Like they do in Forrin parts...
    I know nothing about mains electrickery other than it hertz...
    (baduum tsshhh)

    Belt and braces all the way , I also sleep on a rubber sheet but that's another matter ...


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  20. In theory ;).
     
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