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Re: [Amps] 220V wiring: Was Question about safety ground connection

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Subject: Re: [Amps] 220V wiring: Was Question about safety ground connection
From: Steve Thompson <g8gsq@eltac.co.uk>
Date: Thu, 17 Nov 2005 22:20:10 +0000
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Colin Lamb wrote:

> To prevent homeowners from replacing circuit breakers with ones of larger 
> value, the new code will require wiring to have fusible links spread 
> throughout the house, behind locked panels.  If any of the fusible links 
> fail, it will require the homeowner to call a licensed electrician, who will 
> then have to report the homeowner so that the appropriate fine may be 
> assessed for exceeding the the current limit in a residential zone.  
Hmmm  - maybe you jest, but it sounds very like the 'Part P' building 
regulations recently imposed in Blighty. There are a few exceptions for 
the time being, but the aim appears to be to stamp out anyone doing 
their own domestic wiring. Step by step Big Brother is coming....

Steve
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