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  1. D

    EICR code?

    C3..service head requires improvement or not??
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Earth rod 'probably' buried under conservatory, which code?

    I have just carried out an EICR. Earthing is TT. A 4mm green/yellow conductor leaves the CU and disappears under the conservatory, I get 158Ω when I do a Ze test. There is a 10mm that goes to both gas and water. ZS tests are around 40Ω 's on sockets/lights. I started a similar thread some...
  3. M

    VA 2015 code Question with bonding and grounding for service upgrade

    Hello, I am working in the state of VA and they use the 2015 State of VA code. I am upgrading to a 400 amp service the meter base supports two panels dual lugs in it. One panel will be a 200 breaker "MAIN" and other will be future use. I know how to wire most of it but really unsure how I would...
    • Madmat276
    • Thread
    • bonding code grounding question screwfix service service upgrade upgrade
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. J

    EICR code

    When doing an EICR what code (if any) would you guys give to a piece of twin and earth cable in a duct outside. The duct runs from the side of the house approx 10 metres to the detached garage. The cable is exposed for about half a meter where it comes out of house wall where it is clipped and...
  5. K

    neutral connected to ground at outlet, does this violate code ?

    I have an outlet in my home that is wired in a non standard manner. Its neutral and ground are connected together based on the wiring diagram below. Please note I have identified the root cause of the 40V and 17V and fixed it. So I got 120V between hot and ground, 0V between neutral and ground...
  6. R

    Are unnecessarily installed conduit seals required to be poured by code?

    In the oil and gas industry (working around hazardous areas), I commonly see conduit seals in places that they should not have been installed, but not being able to wait for the conduit to be re-done due to project startups, the seals are left as they were installed. Oftentimes, these do not get...
  7. M

    Conversion to TNCS within property. A concern? And EICR code?

    Hi all Have attached photo. Was inspecting property earlier in residential apartments and as you can see the supply has been converted to TNCS within the property and after the meter. This is the first time I have come across this before. I'm led to believe any TNCS conversion should be done...
  8. Rockingit

    Go on, then, code this one.... ?

    The delights of being a rural based sparks are that my day started cold and frosty and talking to a horse (really did) about an electric fence I was about to turn off. A few hours later, in my wellies, I found myself in a stream, under a bridge....... Very interested to get views on this. I...
  9. Dartlec

    EICR Code for metal light switches with earth to backbox

    Posting this more as a discussion than seeking advice, as I've already fixed the issue. EICR on a house which at some point had been 'done up' with metal face plates for all the switches. When checked with a wander lead R2 was within spec on the ones I tested, but when taking a random one off...
  10. Pretty Mouth

    What code? No RCD, outside lights

    Outdoor lighting circuit (domestic) without 30mA RCD additional protection, what code would you give it? I'm leaning toward C2 as (A) outside lights have a habit of filling up with water, and (B) anyone touching it may be in contact with the bare ground. What are your thoughts?
  11. S

    Regs code for perished shrouds?

    Hi, just undertaking an EICR on a factory and have came across, some perished shrouds inside of an old main frame board, i can not seem to find a regulation relating to this if there is one, also the boards have a wooden top panel where the cables enter before glanding off on the internal gland...
  12. A

    EICR what code for inaccessible socket

    Hi. To get a satisfactory EICR does every single socket need to be easily accessible eg if socket for a fridge or washing machine is behind on the wall, so you cant reach and need to pull machine forward away from wall to access the plug, is that unsatisfactory? ie C2
  13. W

    Eicr code for spurs within bathroom zone 2 but inside cabinet

    Hi all Eicr being undertaken, what code if any would you consider for this scinario Small bathroom in a flat, with airing cupboard inside, no room for immersion and pump spurs (looks like spurs was inside airing cupboard at one point but cupboard has been made smaller to enlarge bathroom and...
  14. HappyHippyDad

    What is this megger code?

    My megger 1741 has come up with the code seen in the video clip. I was doing a Ze. I disconnected the main earth from the earth bar in the CU when testing. I believe that it means it would not let me carry out the test as the 'touch voltage' would be too great, but I don't know what the Ut bit...
  15. F

    Error code F8 on a acorn 180

    Hello on my acorn 180 about 2 years old, I did fix the f7 code, still left a f8 code, and i find nothing on this code, all i fond it is maybe aTilt limit leveling protection switch. and i found nothing on it, no swicth found !! don t know what to do, can someone help plse Tks
  16. B

    EICR Code?

    Hi all Doing an EICR on a basement flat, downlights throughout. Need work as all are connector block and taped, however none of them are fire rated. I referred to the codebreaker book and it states it could justify a C2 (doesn't specify a flat, just the ground floor) What is the general...
  17. D

    I was wondering if someone has five minutes to review requirements?

    Good Day; I am installing an external portable 4KW, 30A generator to my small mountain cabin. I have accounted for an external generator hook point, external 30A fused disconnect leading to the internal 12-way Square-D power distribution board. An external 4ft copper ground rod provides the...
  18. J

    Wanted Code of Practice for In-service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment 4th Edition (4th Edt) (Electrical Regulations)

    Hi all I am taking the Niceic Pat course on Monday 3rd August, unless it's cancelled due to the current pandemic I am awaiting an answer. As it may be postponed I'm loathe to buy new copy of the the 4th edition with the 5th edition being released shortly. Does anyone have a copy they no...
    • jason7579
    • Thread
    • code code of practice edition electrical equipment inspection inspection and testing practice regulations testing
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  19. Dartlec

    EICR Code for working RCD with non-functioning test button

    Doing one more of the flood of EICR today on a rented property before a tenant change, but ran into a slightly interesting case so would appreciate other people's views. About 6.5 years ago I partially rewired the small kitchen at this property - and since the main fuseboard was a skeleton...
  20. A

    Eicr code

    Hi just wondering what code you would give for hard wired smoke alarms with removable batteries, I always thought this would be code 3 but I got told recently that it’s a c2. Would be grateful if someone could clear this up for me also would the code be the same for out of date smokes? Thanks in...

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