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post Sep 8 2016, 12:53 AM

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In my opinion, this is the correct method. Correct me if I am wrong.

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post Sep 11 2016, 03:29 PM

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QUOTE(Dwango @ Sep 11 2016, 10:59 AM)
Some people can have this phobia of electrocuted by these water heaters as there are cases.

Solar heater is only practical to be installed at landed property, double storey homes or something similar. Not feasible for condominiums or apartments.
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Individual RCD should be installed in wet area such as in the bathroom. If too troublesome to install, buy instant water heater with built-in RCD or ELCB safety device.


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post Sep 26 2016, 10:14 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Sep 12 2016, 04:18 PM)
What we have in home and the fuse box is minimum safety level or pretty basic. We are not rich country. So the design safety is minimum to meet the std here. Otherwise you have to pay high house price.

Have you ask why people still die since the fuse box there.

Why the heater have a built in rcd or elcb if the house already have. Don't they want to save some cost? Can't the house rcd to the job?

Why people still die since the heater have rcd/elcb. And why the fuse box rcd doesn't kick in if the heater rcd/elcb fail to protect.
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Dear Bros,

I have just bought a Panasonic instant water heater DH-3 HT model and I am going to install
by this week. Just want to seek some advice whether the following cable is suitable for installation
from the 20A Junction Box. The cable length from the junction box to the instant water
heater is about 2 feet.

The PVC flexible 3 core cable is Keystone BS 2004 70/0.0076.

Your input are very much appreciated. Thank You.
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post Jan 15 2017, 04:55 PM

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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Jan 10 2017, 10:07 AM)
My condo which less than 2 years old, does not have an individual RCD for water heater point in DB, only one for the whole house.
Planning to install two 10mA RCD and change to a bigger DB.

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This is a Panasonic instant water heater (with built-in ELCB) which I installed by myself 3 months ago.

So far so good with the water pressure.

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post Feb 4 2017, 06:10 PM

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QUOTE(sharethebest @ Jan 15 2017, 04:55 PM)
This is a Panasonic instant water heater (with built-in ELCB) which I installed by myself 3 months ago. 

So far so good with the water pressure.

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Powerbreaker is now available online

http://my.rs-online.com/web/p/fused-spurs/1579636/

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post Feb 15 2017, 12:00 AM

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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Feb 13 2017, 12:20 PM)
I would like to purchase RCCB for my instant water heater shower use.
What kind of RCCB specification do I required to purchase?
The instant water heater shower that I have now:

Panasonic DH-3NDP1MS, 3.6kW, DC Jet Pump.

RCCB specification:
1) 10mA / 30mA?
2) Type A / Type AC?
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Hope you find this useful as posted by one of the forumer in this thread


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post Feb 15 2017, 09:50 PM

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QUOTE(alexander3133 @ Feb 15 2017, 07:06 PM)
Bought the exact Hager model.
Can't afford Type A RCCB from Schneider.
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This one is quite costly

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post Feb 16 2017, 12:50 PM

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QUOTE(ozak @ Feb 16 2017, 09:09 AM)
The DB already have a rccb. Why install another 1 that so near?

The extra rccb for heater is mean to install as near as possible to the heater side.
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In Malaysia, this type of unit is available by some electrician.

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post Feb 19 2017, 03:00 PM

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QUOTE(sharethebest @ Feb 16 2017, 12:50 PM)
In Malaysia, this type of unit is available by some electrician.

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This will be for my common bathroom installation as in the picture attached

Need to hunt around for something similar 16A 10mA model.

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post Jul 10 2017, 11:36 PM

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QUOTE(Richard @ Jun 28 2017, 10:01 AM)
An ELCB works with voltage difference..

An RCD works with residual current difference..

As long as your earth wiring is solid, your wiring insulation is good and your protection devices work properly you are safe..
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Recommended cables for installation of water heater.

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post Jul 13 2017, 06:12 PM

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QUOTE(sharethebest @ Jul 10 2017, 11:36 PM)
Recommended cables for installation of water heater.

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It is quite difficult to find Flexible 3 core 2.5mm 50/0.25 cable by the metre at electrical shop. Mostly they want to sell in a roll which is about 50 feet. As a result, most DIY ended up using 3 core 70/0.0076 (70/0.193) flexible cable for installation of water heater. In my opinion, the 3 core 2.5mm 50/0.25 is a better choice.

 

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