"David Hansen" wrote in message
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On Sun, 16 Nov 2008 11:40:03 -0000 someone who may be "Roger Mills"
wrote this:-

One kitchen firm we've talked to is telling us that each appliance now
needs
a dedicated feed (presumably RCD protected?) so that if one trips it
doesn't
take the rest out. Is that correct?

No.

The existing garage ring circuit (I assume it is a separate one to
other circuits) will be modified and thus becomes to all intents and
purposes a new circuit as it will need to be tested properly for
things like ring continuity. This will need to have an RCD. This can
either be fitted in the existing consumer unit, if it has enough
space, or can be fitted external to it (not as pretty as an new
consumer unit, but cheaper).

It may well be sensible to run a non RCD fitted circuit for fridge
and freezer. This may be possible without a new consumer unit by
re-arranging the existing circuits.


I thought all outlets required a RCD? Are there exceptions? I know
lighting for one but light fittings are not normally regarded as outlets.