RCD needed for ensuite?

Discussion in 'Electricians' Talk' started by Bargain Bucket, May 22, 2017.

  1. Bargain Bucket

    Bargain Bucket Active Member

    I'm just building an en-suite into our bedroom. My electrician says that ALL circuits in the room (lighting, shower, shaver socket, extractor, towel rail) need to be on a stand-alone RCD outside the room. Relying on the RCD in the consumer unit is not enough. Is he correct? An RCD is an ugly thing to have on a wall :(
     
  2. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    All circuits should be on an RCD, but this can be at the consumer unit. Perhaps only some circuits are currently protected? In which case, protect them at the CU. photo of CU?
     
  3. Bargain Bucket

    Bargain Bucket Active Member

    Many thanks for taking the time to respond.

    It's quite an old CU. It's not even split. EVERYTHING is on a single RCD (although the various circuits do of course have their own MCBs). Lights, sockets, kitchen circuit, the lot - all protected by a single RCD. Hardly to modern standards but since everything is RCD protected, do I really need an additional RCD to cover the en-suite?

    I plan to have the CU replaced later this year so that each circuit is protected by an RCBO. Will that also negate the need for a dedicated RCD for my en-suite?
     
  4. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

    Lets see a picture of the consumer unit and RCD. But, basically, if there is a 30mA RCD covering the whole installation then you do not need another one. It would be pointless.
    Good plan to have an all RCBO board. We like that!
     
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  5. Bargain Bucket

    Bargain Bucket Active Member

    Here she is. A good old girl.
     

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  6. seneca

    seneca Screwfix Select

    Looks like the whole board is rcd protected, provided it's 30m/a there's no point in adding another rcd.
     
  7. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

    Tell your electrician to find you a different electrician who knows what he/she is talking about.
     
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  8. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    What is written on the RCD on the far right?
     
  9. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    Hager Lec, and to the right of the rcd unit there is an ON/OFF designation.
     
  10. Lectrician

    Lectrician Screwfix Select

    I can see it's a Hager, I was looking for the rating!
     
  11. JP.

    JP. Screwfix Select

    Oh right - sorry Lec
     
  12. Bargain Bucket

    Bargain Bucket Active Member

    Hager CD 263U. 63 amp, 30ma 2 pole rcd
     
  13. Bazza

    Bazza Screwfix Select

    So..no additional RCD is needed. or necessary.
     
  14. Bargain Bucket

    Bargain Bucket Active Member

    Thanks everyone. Alternative electrician being sought ;)
     

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