shaver light

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I’m in very similar situation as LaurieB
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trying to connect a shaver light to the existing lighting circuit (earthed). I read ericmark advice about RCD protection and have a question regarding my consumer unit.

There is a RCCB in the unit as well as MCB for the lighting circuit (please see attached photo) so it looks like it’s fine.

Can anyone advise whether the existing arrangement allows me to connect the shaver light so that it complies with the 17th Edition without making any changes to the existing circuit?

May thanks

Yvonne
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What does it say on the RCCB?
Having one RCCB (RCD) protecting the whole installation is now considered bad practice as a single fault on a socket circuit will knock out all the lights. Installations should be divided into parts to minimise inconveneince in the event of a fault hence circuits are now spread across two or more RCDs.
 
The RCB is labeled:
Multi 9 RCCB
l∆n 0.030A
240V - 63A T02

well, I won’t change the existing arrangement (not qualified…). I was thinking of installing a RCD FCU (30mA, 13 amp fuse ) outside the bathroom and connect all bathroom fittings (lights, extractor fan and a shaver light) via this unit. As there is no supplementary bonding in my bathroom I was hoping this would also help me to comply with the 17th Edition.
Thanks for your advice :D
 
oops, there is some speeling issue with the label.
I was suppose to say l (delta) n 0.030A :confused:
 
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Please tell me the C45N in orange is a model / range number, and not a rating for each breaker . . .

And you dont need an additional RCD. Though it would be worthwhile getting that one tested by an electrician. There is a crude DIY test you can conduct but we wont discuss that here. :LOL:
 

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