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  1. Matrick

    16th Edition era industrial electrician, am I still qualified?

    Hello all I joined the forum this evening and I am hoping that some of you wise folk can maybe share your thoughts if possible, that would be great! I served a MOD 4 year apprenticeship, then was kept on by the MOD and worked a further 4.5 years as an Industrial Electrician - but I haven't...
  2. N

    What are the changes to PAT- new 5th Edition CoP

    Hello, We have a load of PAT testing coming up,... unfortunately. I'm aware that we have now moved from the 4th Edition to the 5th Edition of the code of practice (September). Has much changed?
  3. S

    18th edition exam only stoke on trent

    Does anyone know where I can sit the 18th edition exam in the stoke on trent area. I am going do my own study's and mock exams then I just want to pay for my own test if possible.
  4. J

    Can the 18th Edition exam be done at home/Online

    Hi, Are there any providers offering the 18th Edition course online, which does not need the exam to be taken at the test centre. I did not think this was possible, but I think I have read it somewhere what C&G now offer it? Can anyone help?
  5. 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...
  6. T

    looking for best step / cone cutter for using on 18th edition consumer units

    Hi all, i,m looking for recommendations on a reliable tough step /cone cutter for using on 18th edition boards ?, i'm sick of hole saws rattling round and making a mess , your guidance would be greatly appreciated ! cheers fellow sparky's.
  7. Z

    18th edition

    Good morning to everyone the best way for learning and pass 18th exam? Doing college couple months or Online company??? I can’t find the best way ??? With test centre is Trust .
  8. Mark42

    The new Landlords' EICR requirements. The law says that everything must now be to 18th Edition!

    Many will by now have heard of the new requirements for private landlords, enacted under Statutory Instrument 2020 No. 312, known as ‘The Electrical Safety Standards in the Private Rented Sector (England) Regulations 2020.’ All new tenancies, and all existing tenancies from 1 April 2021, must...
  9. T

    18th Edition testing software/forms for iPad

    Hi all I'm sure like everyone, EICR's are going mental and I'm looking to buy and iPad to do the forms on. I've asked some people IRL about which software works well on iPad and wanted to ask you guys. What can people recommend? What looks good and works well? Ta!
  10. N

    UK IP rated cu 18th edition ?

    I’m installing a sub main in a shed which is brand new but not insulated/ possibility of getting damp. can I use plastic IP rated consumer unit Or does it have to be metal to be up to 18th edition standard ?
  11. D

    UK 18th edition help

    What is the calculation required For the image attatched? Any help would be appreciate, thanks.
  12. P

    Small van choice (2020 edition)

    At some point we might want a company van. Nothing too large as most of the time it will be one guy and a handful of tools. Occasionally a motor/gearbox weighing 120kg or so, maybe the odd bit of 2m or so tube, etc. Site has an access road which is pretty rough (one reason not to want to use...
  13. Strima

    18th Edition Amendment 1 Corrigendum

    So they messed up the first amendment and have released another corrigendum: Link to original source: https://electrical.------.org/media/2420/bs-7671-2018_a1_2020-corrigendum-may-2020-read-only.pdf
  14. S

    18th Edition Formula Questions - Any Genuine Examples

    Hi, Firstly, sorry if this post is in the wrong sub-forum group; if it is please advise where to place this thread. I've been studying for the 18th Ed. Regs course via XS Training and all is going really well. The only problem is that I've noticed all their practice material/questions haven't...
  15. J

    in service inspection and testing 5th edition

    Does anyone know off hand when the 5th edition is supposed to come out, with the lockdown I can't get an official response. The draft "in service inspection and testing 5th edition" was out late last year for comments, and as I haven't got a copy of that, I don't have the timescales that were...
  16. E

    18th edition needed

    Hi, Has any fellow trainees recently applied for JIB regrading after completing their NVQ. Tried claiming my card yesterday, but the ecs website is moaning about me not having the 18th, yet some of our apprentices have claimed their card without the 18th. I knew that new gold card applicants...
  17. M

    Advise on 3 day 18th edition course

    Hello. First post to forum so hi all. I have just finished my 2365 l2 and am looking at doing some domestic stuff whilst studying for my l3 and nvq. I have spoken to NICEIC who advised I need to do my 18th edition at which point with my l2 I can register as a Domestic Installer on their scheme...
  18. bigash

    18th Edition tester or not?

    I’m looking to get registered with the compétant persons scheme. I’m looking at testers and wondering if it’s worth the extra money to get a tester that tests b type RCDs. would the scheme pénalise me for not having an 18th fully compliant tester? wondering on what people’s views are.
  19. D

    18th edition RCD max disconnection times!!

    Hi all. I am seeing different figures here all over the net, table3a (p363) states a 30ma RCD has a trip time of 300ms max. So at 5x is the maximum 60ms? I seem to recall 200ms and 40ms for a 30ma and these are the figures I am seeing over the net... Please I just want the correct figures for...
  20. B

    18th edition for gas engineer

    Hi, Newbie on here so be gentle! So I’m a commercial gas engineer with over 20 years experience, so know my way around control panels etc and work on the electrical side on a daily basis, but have no formal training in electrics at all (don’t actually know how this is allowed!) anyway I am...

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