Quote Originally Posted by Dave A View Post
That's been my understanding, except using the term "control panel" when it is not a DB
Could there also be a lockable isolator in the supplying DB rather than an isolator within arms reach of the control panel?
(Yes. Yes. I know "lockable isolators" are another can of worms )
In my opinion the isolator would need to be at the control box in the event of removal
The pool guy is not a electrician and will be the one working on the appliance.
Will he always be able to access the DB when he comes to carry out repairs ?

Could reg below come into play ,


6.16.5.1.4 Each motor shall be supplied by a manually operated disconnector
or any other manually operated disconnecting arrangement such as a
withdrawable circuit-breaker, a removable link, a fuse or by the removal of a
plug from a socket-outlet, which provides at least the same isolating distance,
for the sake of safety, as a disconnector that is
a) readily accessible and mounted on or next to the motor, or
b) visible from the motor, or
c) lockable in the open position, or
d) housed in a lockable enclosure other than a distribution board.


5.3.7 Disconnecting devices
An installation shall have disconnecting devices that allow the installation to
be disconnected for maintenance, testing, fault detection or repair. In the case
of circuits or items of equipment, additional disconnecting devices could be
required to allow disconnection for maintenance, testing, fault detection or
repair of such circuits or equipment.

5.3.8 Positioning and accessibility of electrical equipment
Electrical equipment shall be so positioned that
a) it does not impair the functioning or safety of other equipment,
b) it is readily accessible for installation, replacement, operation, testing,
inspection, maintenance and repair (see 6.6.1.9 and 6.9.4 for the main
switch). All parts of the installation shall be accessible without the need to
enter any adjoining premises (for example, in an apartment building),
NOTE Common areas (such as passages and entrance halls) are not regarded as
adjoining areas.
c) there is easy access to its location,