Electricity in the Home (Leaving Cert Construction Studies): Flashcards
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What does ESB Networks handle?
What does ESB Networks handle?
All electrical connections to homes
MCB rating if cabinet >3m from board
MCB rating if cabinet >3m from board
At least 63 amps
Three main electrical safety devices
Three main electrical safety devices
Fuses, MCBs, and RCDs
What is a fuse?
What is a fuse?
Deliberate weak point that burns out with too much current
MCB trip time
MCB trip time
One-tenth of a second
RCD detection threshold
RCD detection threshold
30 milliamps or more
Circuits requiring RCDs as standard
Circuits requiring RCDs as standard
Socket, water heater, electric shower circuits
Appliance rating requiring dedicated circuit
Appliance rating requiring dedicated circuit
3.6kW or higher
Ring main socket power supply
Ring main socket power supply
13 amps
Bathroom heater distance from bath
Bathroom heater distance from bath
More than 0.8 metres