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Oil Boiler Supply Query

billy_beckham · 2010-10-12 21:50:22

Hi all, need to connect up an oil boiler for the folks next week, I'm a bit rusty on the regs! Q's* should it be on the rcd * what size mcb (10 amp?) * does it have to be through a fused spur * do i need a local isolation I am going to use a wireless stat/reciever to control boiler.. Thanks in advance..

12-10-2010 9:50pm

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billy_beckham

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Hi all,
need to connect up an oil boiler for the folks next week, I'm a bit rusty on the regs!
Q's
should it be on the rcd

what size mcb (10 amp?)

does it have to be through a fused spur

do i need a local isolation

I am going to use a wireless stat/reciever to control boiler..

Thanks in advance..

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#2 13-10-2010 10:58am

M cebee

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domestic pumps require 30ma protection so you'll have to rcd it.

isolate all lives within 2m via a switched spur or rotary isolator

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#3 21-10-2010 2:04pm

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Would an ip rated socket/plug suffice for the isolation?

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#4 21-10-2010 4:46pm

M cebee

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afaik a plug/socket is ok for 'local isolation'-couldn't see why not

if there's a permanent feed you'd need an isolator or the heating switched spur

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#5 21-10-2010 6:31pm

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Thanks again..

Was just planning on controlling via a wireless stat, when would you have/need a permanent feed?

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#6 21-10-2010 6:40pm

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some oil boilers have it

over-run or frost protection

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