Can earth electrode be installed next to gas cylinder
Posted: Sun Dec 20, 2020 7:11 am
An earth electrode was installed with in 100mm of gas cylinders. Note the cylinder and electrode was installed at same time. Between the gas man and electrician they decided a removable cap over the electode was acceptable, however I don't see how this makes a difference as when you need to test it will need to be removed anyway. ( this is according to owner)
Didn't seem correct to me on some research on if an electrode is alowed in the area as per fig 4.2.
I had mixed views from other inspectors.
I suppose it comes down to if electrode counts as electrical equipment which I think it def does
Then if its classed as a source of ignition which I can not find anything in writing however potentially I feel it could be for example missing neutral fault of the network as and a loose connection could make it spark and less common if seen few fried earth pins after lightning hits a house.
1- can the electrode be installed with in fig 4.2 zone?
Didn't seem correct to me on some research on if an electrode is alowed in the area as per fig 4.2.
I had mixed views from other inspectors.
I suppose it comes down to if electrode counts as electrical equipment which I think it def does
Then if its classed as a source of ignition which I can not find anything in writing however potentially I feel it could be for example missing neutral fault of the network as and a loose connection could make it spark and less common if seen few fried earth pins after lightning hits a house.
1- can the electrode be installed with in fig 4.2 zone?