Technical Data: What Is A CT Chamber?

TECHNICAL DATA
What is a CT Chamber?
General
When an electrical installation, whether temporary or permanent, is provided with an electrical supply,
there is always a need to meter the supply, to enable the Supplier to bill their client for the electricity consumed.
When the supply is 400V TP&N and rated at 200A and above, the electricity meter generally works in combination
with Current Transformers (CTs). The CTs are often provided by the electricity supplier but an all-insulated, tamper
proof, sealable chamber to house the CTs is also required. This housing is referred to as a CT chamber. Some
electricity Suppliers provide the CT chamber but some require the installer to provide the chamber.
Standard CT Chambers
We offer a range of standard CT chambers, the origins of which date back to the London Electricity Board (LEB).
Although the LEB no longer exists, the proven performance of our all-insulated CT chamber range is accepted by
a number of current electricity Suppliers and Meter Operators. Standard CT chambers can also be used for private
metering applications. Please also see data sheet ref. DDS004.
Part Numbers for standard GRP CT Chambers

Part Number Type Number Rating Entry / Exit
S030096 CTC/400/LR 2/400A Bottom / Top
S030097 CTC/800/LR 800A Bottom / Top
S030229 CTC/1600/LR 1600A Bottom / Top
We also supply standard assemblies which combine a 400A,

800A or 1600A CT Chamber with a main MCCB (or switch).
These assemblies provide a safe method of metering the
supply but they also provide a main point of isolation for an CT Chamber, 400A, Part No. S030096
installation.
Part Numbers for Combined Units for Permanent Installations
Current Rating (Chamber & 4P MCCB)
Cable Entry / Exit
400A 800A 1600A
Bottom / Top S031132 S031135 S031138
Bottom / Bottom S031133 S031136 S031139
Top / Top S031334 S031137 S031140
Before ordering a CT chamber, it is imperative to confirm that
the CTs and the chamber are compatible. GA drawings of the Combined CT Chamber / MCCB, 400A, Part No. S031132
CT chambers can be downloaded from our website. We are
also able to supply loose CTs if required.
CT Chambers for Scottish & Southern Electricity
Some electricity suppliers, such as Scottish and Southern
(SSE), have specific requirements for CT Chambers and we
have standard part numbers for a range of SSE high current
CT chambers (other variants can also be supplied).
Part Number Type Number Rating Entry / Exit

S031338 CTC/800/SR/037 800A Bottom / Top
Please see over the page for combined CT Chambers and
RCDs for Temporary Builders Supplies. SSE CT Chamber, 800A, Part No. S031338
TDS11 - 10/16
South • 1 Thomas Road, Optima Park, Crayford, Kent DA1 4GA Tel: 0845 074 0084 Fax: 0845 074 0085
North • Unit 55, Monckton Road Ind Estate, Wakefield WF2 7AL Tel: 0845 074 0086 Fax: 0845 074 0087
www.blakley.co.uk • sales@blakley.co.uk
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Assemblies for Temporary Builders Supplies (TT supply)
Temporary Builders Supplies are commonly provided for construction sites but most electricity Suppliers will not
guarantee the integrity of the earth connection. Sites are therefore required to provide their own earthing system
by means of an earth rod, mat or similar arrangement (a TT supply). To prevent the risk of a voltage appearing
between the incoming earth and the site earth under fault conditions, it is necessary to keep the two earthing
and protection systems separate. In addition, because the earth fault loop impedance of a TT installation is
generally higher than that found with a TN-S supply, an RCD is required to achieve a one second disconnection
time in the event of an earth fault (in accordance with BS7671). As a result of these various requirements,
virtually every Temporary Builders Supply rated from 200A to 1600A requires a main RCD and CT chamber,
housed in an all-insulated enclosure (as there is no upstream protection to provide automatic disconnection
of the supply). When the CT chamber is NOT provided by the electricity supplier, we have developed a range
of insulated assemblies that combine CT Chambers and RCDs in ratings from 200A to 1600A. We also offer a
range of free-standing cabinets, to house the CT chambers and RCDs. Outline details are as follows:
(a) Combined CT Chambers and RCDs
To our standard (LR) and SSE requirements (SR).
Cable entry and exit is through the base.
Part No. Type No. Rating

S031145 CTC/ARC/200/LR 200A
S030053 CTC/ARC/400/LR 400A
S030986 CTC/ARC/800/LR 800A
S031015 CTC/ARC/1600/LR 1600A
S031340 CTC/ARC/800/037/SR 800A
S031341 CTC/ARC/1250/037/SR 1250A
S031350 CTC/ARC/1600/037/SR 1600A
(b) ISIA series GRP Outer Housings

On a TT supply, the CT Chamber and RCD must not
be housed within a metal cabinet and we offer a range
of free-standing, outdoor, GRP, Site Intake Assemblies
(ISIAs) to house this equipment. Due to their weight,
1250A Combined CTC & RCD, SSE specification,
ISIAs must be located on a level surface and bolted-
Part Number S031341
down. Part numbers are as follows:
Part No. Type Number
ISIA/400
S050472
(houses S031145 or S030053)
ISIA/1600
S050473 (houses S030986, S031015, S031340,
S031341 and S031350)
Drawings of these cabinets can be downloaded from
our website.
(c) Combined CT Chamber and RCD mounted
within an ISIA Cabinet.
Due to the size and weight of combined assemblies, we
can supply fully assembled ISIA cabinets fitted with CT
chamber and RCD. This is particularly recommended
for the 800A and 1600A variants. The part numbers of
complete assemblies are as follows:
Part No. Type Number Rating
S201128 ISIA/CTC-ARC400/LR 2/400A
S201129 ISIA/CTC-ARC800/LR 800A
S201130 ISIA/CTC-ARC1600/LR 1600A
SSE versions can also be supplied to order.
Please see data sheet DDS110 for further details on ISIA 1250A Combined CTC & RCD, SSE specification,
assemblies and PDS023 for high current GRP RCDs. Housed in an S050473 ISIA GRP Cabinet

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Part Numbers for standard GRP CT Chambers

We also supply standard assemblies which combine a 400A,

Part Number Type Number Rating Entry / Exit

Part No. Type No. Rating

(b) ISIA series GRP Outer Housings

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