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Sockets For Computers

biffo22 · 2009-12-14 09:35:04

Should i be putting sockets that i am wireing for compters be put on their own Seperate RCBOs??and if so what is the main reason to do so? i just seen another electrician reccomand it an another thread..

14-12-2009 10:35am

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biffo22

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Should i be putting sockets that i am wireing for compters be put on their own Seperate RCBOs??and if so what is the main reason to do so?
i just seen another electrician reccomand it an another thread..

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#2 14-12-2009 12:05pm

eoghan.geraghty

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For commercial jobs yes, but if this is for a domestic job I'd sooner use this.

http://www.mkelectric.co.uk/en-GB/Products/WD/white/logicplus/switchedsocketoutlets/Filtered/Pages/K1816WHI.aspx

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#3 14-12-2009 12:06pm

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Normally i would fit an rcbo for a 'home office' to avoid loss of data/nuisance.
You can fit basic surge protection at the 'board' and locally for internal surges or UPS.Depends on the job really

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#4 14-12-2009 12:14pm

biffo22

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thanks its just for home compter:D

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#5 14-12-2009 12:40pm

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It is a good idea, although as most people are working off laptops (which will keep running on battery) now anyway probably not as big of an issue.

Worth doing if someone has a few desktops or a serious home office.

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