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Immersion element replacement / regulations

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  • 20-02-2017 1:10pm
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    Andrea B.
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    Hi,
    If a domestic immersion element and/or hr cable is replaced, of course it is best-practice to ensure the circuit supplying is correctly protected and as a further step functioning correctly.
    However, is it a regulatory requirement?
    Thanks


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Hi,
    If a domestic immersion element and/or hr cable is replaced, of course it is best-practice to ensure the circuit supplying is correctly protected and as a further step functioning correctly.
    However, is it a regulatory requirement?
    Thanks

    This work may only be carried out by a competent person.

    Some would say that a competent person would ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that a heating element can be safely energized before applying mains voltage to it. Anyone of this view accepts that in essence it is a regulatory requirement. Wouldn't you agree?


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    meercat
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    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Hi,
    If a domestic immersion element and/or hr cable is replaced, of course it is best-practice to ensure the circuit supplying is correctly protected and as a further step functioning correctly.
    However, is it a regulatory requirement?
    Thanks
    If a new cable is installed then it must be protected by current up to date regulations


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    Andrea B.
    Registered Users Posts: 1,926 ✭✭✭Andrea B.


    2011 wrote: »
    This work may only be carried out by a competent person.

    Some would say that a competent person would ensure that all reasonable steps are taken to ensure that a heating element can be safely energized before applying mains voltage to it. Anyone of this view accepts that in essence it is a regulatory requirement. Wouldn't you agree?

    Thanks for replying but it doesn't answer the question for me. Accepting a view does not make something regulatory.


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    Andrea B.
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    meercat wrote: »
    If a new cable is installed then it must be protected by current up to date regulations

    Thanks. I assume that includes the flexible hr cable ?
    Also do you know if element/stat only requires testing of the complete circuit?


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    2011
    Moderators, Home & Garden Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators, Regional East Moderators Posts: 12,595 Mod ✭✭✭✭2011


    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Accepting a view does not make something regulatory.

    True.
    Since the beginning of time the regulations require circuits to be properly protected. Perhaps there is a loophole that allows someone at a future date to replace sections of a circuit without due diligence, I don't know. Either way a 5 minute check would probably be sufficient to check the current carrying capacity and the protective devices.


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    meercat
    Registered Users Posts: 4,745 ✭✭✭meercat


    Andrea B. wrote: »
    Also do you know if element/stat only requires testing of the complete circuit?

    I'm unsure what you mean here however there are no circumstances where I would replace an element or thermostat if the equipment/circuit were not adequately protected.if equipment/appliances are repaired and back in commission then the onus is on the rec to make sure they now operate safely.


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