When Do Electric Water Heaters/Hot Water Units Require a Lockable Isolation Switch and RCD? New definition, Heat Pumps not Like for Like with water Heaters! In 2018, the AS/NZS 3000:2018 Electrical Installation “wiring rules” introduced new requirements in Clause 4.8.2.3. For all new installations, an independent, lockable isolation switch must be installed for fixed wired […]
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Plumbers, Gasfitters & Fitters be safe with bonding straps .
don’t take the chance! The Electrical Safety office is alerting all Plumbers , Gasfitters and fitters. To Always use a bonding strap to bridge the gap when cutting into any pipework, when disconnecting gas appliances or water appliances , removing gas meters, gas valves and breaking into a pipework system. It is also recommended to […]
Hot Water Isolation Switch -RCD Circuit required ( NEW INSTALLS ONLY )- New Rules October 2017
Good news! You do not need to fit an isolation switch to existing Hot water units, even if you replace the unit like for like. ONLY new wiring installation from OCTOBER 2017 require a new isolation switch to be fitted from day one. All new electric Hot Water units require an isolation switch to be […]