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Jonnyboy
Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 23956 Location: under some rain.
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Posted: Sun Sep 25, 05 8:32 am Post subject: Electrical assistance required |
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Ok, I've done something a little bit naughty with my wiring and need to check that it's not overly dangerous.
At present our house is 99% finished, second fix wiring is all complete. Due to series of cock ups our supply won't be connected until the 7th october.
So, to keep us going and to enable me to work at night I've done the following.
Just before the main circuit board, after the meter, I have disconnected the supply wiring Live and neutral and replaced it with a heavy duty cable that runs outside. This terminates on a plug and additional RCD which is in turn connected to my generator.
The earth on the wire is connected to the earth on the main circuit board, I have left the supply side earth in place as the earth spike is already connected.
I've connected a total of 10, 9w LV bulbs and only switched on the llighting breakers. Everything seems to work OK and the lights are working fine. I don't intend to use sockets but I will also be powering the central heating pump and the septic tank pump which are about 40w each. The generator will supply around 3kw, and I've had it running power tools whilst feeding the house as well with no problems.
So, have I done anything that is dangerous or potentially damaging? |
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Joined: 29 Oct 2004 Posts: 23956 Location: under some rain.
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