Immersion element replacement / regulations

Andrea B.

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

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?

meercat

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

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.

Andrea B.

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?

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.

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.