what does this mean?

[thekingiam]

Q25. Considering Regulations 134.1.1 and 510.2 which require equipment to be installed in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer, are installers now required to check torque settings for connection tightness at consumer units where these are manufacturers’ instructions.

Yes. It is necessary to check that all connections are tight, and any specific installation instructions must also
be followed.

does this mean i have to invest in a torque wrench, does it have to be adequately insulated.
can i use the one i used on my car .?.
or do they mean just check tight connections?

New or rewired domestic and similar installations : Electrical Safety Council

 

[J25GTi]

Q25. Considering Regulations 134.1.1 and 510.2 which require equipment to be installed in accordance with instructions provided by the manufacturer, are installers now required to check torque settings for connection tightness at consumer units where these are manufacturers’ instructions.

Yes. It is necessary to check that all connections are tight, and any specific installation instructions must also
be followed.

does this mean i have to invest in a torque wrench, does it have to be adequately insulated.
can i use the one i used on my car .?.
or do they mean just check tight connections?

New or rewired domestic and similar installations : Electrical Safety Council

No they do torque screwdrivers mate, Wiha, Wera, Schnieder all do them! And all new stuff comes with a torque rating in the instructions and it must all be torqued up to the correct rating with a calibrated tool

 

[telectrix]

what a load of bo$$0cks. not your post, but tis rubbish about torque settings.

 

[SirKit Breaker]

I wouldn't get uptight about this. Yes we have to follow manufacturers instructions, and my belief is that they have specified a torque so they wont carry the can when someone leaves a tail screw loose and it all melts. This is a good example of the application of common sense over ruling everything else.

Cheers..........Howard

 

[Silly Sausage]

I calibrate my wrist & forearm on the 1st of every month.

 

[Guitarist]

I calibrate my wrist & forearm on the 1st of every month.

Only once a month mate?

 

[sedgy34]

i think we all check tightness of screws anyway without thinking about it they can add it in the book its another amendment towards the next pricey regs book

 

[Silly Sausage]

Heehee...should know better posting that on here.

You just know from years of experience how hard to grip & twist to get a secure fixing.

 

[DaveyD]

Heehee...should know better posting that on here.

You just know from years of experience how hard to grip & twist to get a secure fixing.

Stop it my ears are bleeding

 

[Strima]

Does that then mean we have to go back every month to check the torque settings are still correct? :lol:

(tongue in cheek)

 

[Top Cat]

what a load of bo$$0cks. not your post, but tis rubbish about torque settings.

Fu$$ing right! When they do a degree in common sense the world will be a better place!

 

[thekingiam]

i was thinking would i also need a tool for checking the torque on those edison screw in bulbs?
gives me an idea for a quick patent (all i need is a chinaman selling light bulbs to insist on a torque setting in hus instructions and get it into next regs)

 

[Guitarist]

The mind boggles....

 

[thekingiam]

maybe i have had too many strongbows...?
but i will use my previous post as evidence for copyright if any one starts selling torque screwdrivers that can torque lightbulbs safely.
i now feel strongly about this unsafe practice of tightening lightbulbs by hand and i hope the next regulations can put an end to this barbaric practice, before the short untimely death of one of these lamps.

 

[Silly Sausage]

maybe i have had too many strongbows...?
but i will use my previous post as evidence for copyright if any one starts selling torque screwdrivers that can torque lightbulbs safely.
i now feel strongly about this unsafe practice of tightening lightbulbs by hand and i hope the next regulations can put an end to this barbaric practice, before the short untimely death of one of these lamps.

It's already been done, screw lamps in with the weaker arm.
Check out Pat No. 376452890

 

[thekingiam]

It's already been done, screw lamps in with the weaker arm.
Check out Pat No. 376452890

can't beleive i just searched for part no...lol.strongbow stil flowing and getting tired i think.

 

[Silly Sausage]

can't beleive i just searched for part no...lol.strongbow stil flowing and getting tired i think.

Get yourself on the Scrumpy!

re original Q, as others have hinted at, you'll know when you've got a good connection.
I always give a another quarter turn.

 

[Guitarist]

I use the hanky method of tightening lamps.... When the hanky starts to slip, correct torque has been achieved...

 

[Des 56]

Get yourself on the Scrumpy!

re original Q, as others have hinted at, you'll know when you've got a good connection.
I always give a another quarter turn.

The £50 B+Q supplied board I fitted had one nasty problem
Perhaps instead of a spirit level they should provide the unique torque screwdriver and bit that is so obviously needed :yesnod:

 

[brman]

The £50 B+Q supplied board I fitted had one nasty problem
Perhaps instead of a spirit level they should provide the unique torque screwdriver and bit that is so obviously needed :yesnod:

what problem is that? The over-stiff screws?

One of the things I like about the BG CUs is that there isn't a torque setting on the instructions so you can't be accused of getting it wrong!