• BS 7288:1990

    Withdrawn A Withdrawn Standard is one, which is removed from sale, and its unique number can no longer be used. The Standard can be withdrawn and not replaced, or it can be withdrawn and replaced by a Standard with a different number.

    Specification for socket outlets incorporating residual current devices (S.R.C.D.s)

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Withdrawn date:  06-02-2020

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  31-08-1990

    Publisher:  British Standards Institution

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    Committees responsible
    Foreword
    Specification
    1. Scope
    2. Definitions and symbols
    3. Classification
    4. Rated values
    5. Marking and labelling
    6. Service conditions
    7. Design and construction
    8. Type tests
    9. Routine tests
    Appendices
    A. Requirements relating to other standards in
        connection with s.r.c.d.'s
    B. Function of the test circuit
    C. Measurement of creepage distances and clearances
    D. Transformer balance test
    Tables
    1. Type testing schedule
    2. Loading of socket-outlets for temperature rise test
    3. Endurance test sequence
    4. Torque values for screws and nuts
    5. Application of glow-wire test
    Figures
    1. Test circuit for earth fault breaking current test
    2. Pendulum impact test apparatus
    3. Test circuit for endurance test
    4. Test circuit for circuit fault current test
    5. Ball pressure test apparatus
    6. Typical circuit diagram for an s.r.c.d.

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    Requirements for devices for use in fixed installations.

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    Committee PEL/23
    Development Note Supersedes 88/33694 DC and 92/27924 DC (09/2005) Reviewed and confirmed by BSI, December 2008. (11/2008) Superseded by BS 7288(2016), but remains current and will be withdrawn on 30/11/2019. (11/2016)
    Document Type Standard
    Publisher British Standards Institution
    Status Withdrawn
    Superseded By

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