Hello there,
Can anyone please recommend software for planning an electrical installation? We're in the process of building a workshop and I'd like to plan out all the circuits, outlets and locations of various machinery, ideally with a BoQ. I'd say we are looking at around 50 circuits in...
Hi everyone I’m new here and wanted to ask a question.
I want to do some domestic jobs but are currently not registered with a body.
I trained a while back and gained C&G level 2&3 in installation,level 3 domestic installation,17th Ed.
My question is can I do minor works, issue certificates and...
Hi everyone, I'm looking for work as a mate, I have a recently achieved a
City & guilds level 3 in electrical installations (2365). I already had level 2,
PAT testing (2377),
Part P buildings regulations,
18th Edition BS7671
ECS card.
I'm hard working and honest and for 4 years i have been...
I can't find any really up to date threads on whether we have to fit AFDD's.
I am specifically talking about in a domestic premise. I can see that 421.1.7 shows where an AFDD HAS to be fitted (i.e in one of the 4 bullet points), but then it says below ( the bullet points) it is 'recommended'...
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We install equipment in domestic houses in UK. The equipment is monitored over the internet via ethernet connection and the usual RJ45 connector. The equipment is usually installed in a utility room or garage, so the ethernet cable isn’t usually long enough to go directly back to the...
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Forty years ago, I served an apprenticeship as an (industrial) electrician. After doing a little work in the domestic sector, I became a printer service engineer and did this for thirty years. Now retired, I have inherited a two bedroom flat which needs a little extra wiring to accomodate...
Morning all!
Just been having a quick flick through some threads and enjoying all the good advice being offered to many people on a variety of topics!
While flicking I've also noticed info on earthing nuts and wiska gland plates which have blown my mind as it seems I'm currently still stuck in...
Hi Everyone,
My name is nathan. I am a newbie, just completed my bachelor degree in electrical engineering which has quite a broad scope. I recently taken up attachment works which possibly deals house wiring and minute equipment repairs which I am begining to like.
A question I woukd like to...
Hi everyone, I know that part P apply to dwellings and its associated building, and under that there are some electrical work that are notifiable.
But what about commercial premises eg restaurants, schools, pubs..
What electrical regulations applies to it, is there any alternative similar to...
Hi all,
After some great discusions and advice from a number of members in my welcome 1st post.
I signed up and enrolled (yesterday) for the EAL Diploma in Electrical Installations Level 2
College route in Gwent, 2 evening per week 5.30-9pm (yesterday was enrollement). 50 miles round trip...
On initial verification of new installations I have been having a hard time with insulation resistance.
With RCBOs, fixed LED luminaires, intelligent dimmer controls and other sensitive equipment now the norm on almost all installations how do we overcome this and still carry out effective and...
I was wondering, are BS88 fuse boards still used on some new installations especially industrial and even commercial. And if so would that be ok with the regulations or not because its not retrospective. I know they are quite outdated and its hard to find a electrical wholesaler selling BS88...
Just a quick question
Do rcbos need to be used on lighting circuits in a commercial setting?
Eg on a new build school/hospital/what ever
Or on a new circuit install on a school/hospital/ what ever commercial building?
Hi everyone,
I need to see the modules contained in the books of level 2 and 3. I would be very grateful if someone could send some photos with the units that each one contains (at tbe beggining of the books). I guess there won´t be more than 3 or 4 pages for each book.
The books are the next...
Hi all
This is a post regarding wiring of sockets in domestic installation
common practice I have seen would be
downstairs RFC
Upstairs RFC
Kitchen/Utility RFC
Would any of use extend on that further ? Is it a good idea to have kitchen/utility on ring and then down ring ? Would use install...
So I've been wanting to enter the electrical trade for quite some time, I'll try and keep my query as brief and as straightforward as possible :
I'm 32 years old with no formal electrical qualifications, or industry experience. I'm essentially from an academic background, I've previously been...
This may seem like a stupid question but when testing for continuity using the long lead method I know you test the water and gas bonds etc but do you test the incoming earthing cable. I ask this because reading guidance note 3 it talks about the earthing conductor to be tested and I am slightly...
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