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3 phase Sockets

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  • 02-02-2013 9:14pm
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    RedArse 13
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭


    Just doing a job where there are 2 3phase sockets i have them looped in 5 by 2.5 nymj connected through a 20 amp mcb and 3 phase rcd but have a nagging feeling i need to connect into a 3 phase isolator before cable goes into 1st socket any clarfication would be great cheers...


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    #2
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,593 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    One 3 phase socket per circuit would be the norm.


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    RedArse 13
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭RedArse 13


    ok it should'nt be a problem to change that thanks but does the supply need to be isolated before entering the socket?


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    #4
    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,593 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    RedArse 13 wrote: »
    ok it should'nt be a problem to change that thanks but does the supply need to be isolated before entering the socket?

    That is not a regulation, just check that it is not part of the job specification.


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    RedArse 13
    Registered Users Posts: 4 ✭RedArse 13


    its not on the spec thanks very much couldnt find it in the regs myself another opinion is great cheers


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    Bruthal
    Closed Accounts Posts: 13,422 ✭✭✭✭Bruthal


    RedArse 13 wrote: »
    its not on the spec thanks very much couldnt find it in the regs myself another opinion is great cheers

    Yea one 3 phase point per circuit. Being a socket, the machine or appliance can be plugged out, which is as good a form of isolation as any.


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