Re: Working with 240V equipment

["bty727563" <derek.kennedy@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Rob,

Lots of important things to consider here. The guys at Elektor magazine
have published a decent summary of points. Check their page at http://www.elektor.com/subs/construction-electrical-safety.83362.lynkx

Cheers,
Derek.

--- In ukha_d@xxxxxxx, Rob Iles  wrote:
>
> Hello all,
>
> I have a project that involves working on PCB's that are mains
connected.
> Circuitry on PCB drops it to 24V DC for the parts I'm interested in,
but on
> such a small board, there's potential (no pun intended) for making
contact
> with the 240V AC feed.
>
> I have the mains feed connected to a plug in RCD, and an inline
"fast blow"
> fuse rated at 500mA.
>
> Do you have any suggestions as to what other precautions I should
take, or
> do you think I've done all that is necessary?
>
> I'm normally a low voltage DC guy, hence seeking advice.
>
> Thanks in anticipation,
>
> Rob
> --
> Rob Iles
> Harmony Automation
>
>
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