Reversed polarity on the 230V socket

[Keith Smith]

The answer to this recurring thread is simple.

The double pole RCD as fitted in the Cali covers the reverse polarity issue.

End of !

Sorry, but that is not true.

 

[Raggedroy]

The answer to this recurring thread is simple.

The double pole RCD as fitted in the Cali covers the reverse polarity issue.

End of !

So, if I install a double pole RCD as the incomer to my house I can install all of my switches in the neutral conductor?

 

[sidepod]

No because you'd be contravening the wiring regulations.

If your home is connected to a TT earthing system then you will have a front end double pole RCD (or you should have).

As you probably know, any TT earthed supply such as a caravan hook up requires double pole isolation on all sockets.

Any faults within the Cali will be cleared regardless of polarity.

 

[larrylamb]

Switching neutrals as the live conductor also contravenes regulations and could mean a toaster element for example is live all the time but only heats up when you turn on the switch, not much help when you stick a knife in to dig your crumpet out.

 

[DM]

Switching neutrals as the live conductor also contravenes regulations and could mean a toaster element for example is live all the time but only heats up when you turn on the switch, not much help when you stick a knife in to dig your crumpet out.

Perfect example. I acknowledge that the RCD will stop you getting fried but it is a long way from being best practice or sensible to accept a reverse polarity scenario.

The original poster was concerned that there may be a polarity error in their van. If there is then it should be rectified. End of !

Being new to hook-ups it hadn't occurred to me that reverse polarity in camp-site supplies is common. Having learned that it is I shall be making myself up a polarity cross-over lead to use in such occasions.

 

[T6 CFO]

Perfect example. I acknowledge that the RCD will stop you getting fried but it is a long way from being best practice or sensible to accept a reverse polarity scenario.

The original poster was concerned that there may be a polarity error in their van. If there is then it should be rectified. End of !

Being new to hook-ups it hadn't occurred to me that reverse polarity in camp-site supplies is common. Having learned that it is I shall be making myself up a polarity cross-over lead to use in such occasions.

Welsh Gas Posted this link and and i bought one which has been delivered. Good quality with tester.

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hook-Up-P...9255-0%26rvr_id%3D1013248699450&ul_noapp=true


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