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  1. J

    Insulation resistance on modern installations

    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...
  2. D

    UK BS88 fuse board on a new installations

    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 I know they are quite outdated and its hard to find a electrical wholesaler selling BS88...
    • David345
    • Thread
    • 18th allowed board bs88 commercial commercial 3 phase consumer board distribution board fuse fuse board fuseboard fuses illegal industrial installations legal mcb new regulations retrospective
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. D

    Rcbos in commercial installations

    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?
    • dokkan1080
    • Thread
    • commercial installations rcbos
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  4. B

    Ring FC in domestic inst

    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...
  5. N

    UK How useful is a level 2 in electrical installations going to be in my situation?

    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...
  6. M

    Installations, wiring, electrical engineering

    I wonder about how an electrican does a full electric installment in an apartment under construction.
    • Mats090403
    • Thread
    • electrical engineering installations wiring
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Q

    Do you test the continuity of an installations main incoming earth

    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...
  8. Lou

    (Pictures Thread): Poor Electricianmanship? Pictures of poor electrical installations you find on your travels

    Poor Electricianmanship? Pictures of poor installations you find on your travels. @Megawatt suggested this for codebreakers. I thought I'd throw it up in the main electrical forum for all to use. So this is a public thread, so please, no personal details of where the install is, and no naming...
  9. D

    2399 Solar PV Course for Electricians for Domestic Installations

    What everybody’s thoughts on the 2399 solar pv course? Has anyone done the course? Is there a big market for self employees electricians going into installing solar panels in domestic premises?
  10. M

    Surge Protection in Low Voltage Electrical Installations

    Marvo submitted a new resource: Surge Protection in Low Voltage Electrical Installations - Risk assessment analysis for South Africa Read more about this resource...
  11. D

    Electrical Installations in Schools

    I have been trying in vain to identify whether there is or indeed has been, specific wiring regulations for schools/colleges or universities. eg New Zealand Ministry of Education have an "Electrical Installations: Standard for Schools" in which they state the requirement for all sockets to have...
  12. Andy5678

    Additions/alterations to installations. SPDs???

    another SPD queerie! So having a flick through the regs and it’s clear where and when we need them. But when adding new circuits or even a second CU to an existing installation, should they be going in like we do with RCDs? I would say no to alterations but should when adding a new CU (but...
  13. B

    Afdds new installations

    Hi my question is , I know afdds are new to the 18 th and they are recommended but do I need to price for them as this would see me at a far higher price than someone who does not include them or . Do I not have to include these and inform client I have not , Or just not price for them and...
  14. A

    SOCAD Installations

    SOCAD Installations Ltd are a team of electricians and electrical contractors operating throughout the South East of the UK. We cover East and West Sussex, as well as many parts of Kent, Surrey and London.
  15. I

    SPD’s requirements in electrical non domestic installations

    Well just as I thought I had this spd requirements down I attended the Niceic tech talk, with a speaker from the jpel/64 panel who is mainly responsible for the requirements of SPD’s and go figure a manufacturer of the product. So I learned that installing a type 1 device at the origin and type...
  16. J

    BS 7671:2018 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations (New 18th Edition)

    As per the title. Took the wrapper off that's it. BS 7671:2018 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations (New 18th Edition) £50
    • JAWS
    • Thread
    • 18th 18th edition edition electrical iet installations regulations requirements wiring
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: For Sale and Wanted Forum
  17. marconi

    ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS NEAR WATER - ELECTRIC SHOCK DROWNING

    Recently there was a topic onwhether or not to bond and earth a mobile aquarium. I did some more research on what happens to people when they are in electrified water. There is quite a bit on what happens on US web sites. The problem is not only electrocution but 'electric shock drowning'...
  18. G

    Diploma in Electrical Installations (2365)

    Hi, I'm thinking about starting a two year course at my local college, the course is Diploma in Electrical Installations 2365 (levels two and three) My question is what else would I need to be a qualified electrician? I see so many courses available and I don't want to spend two years doing...
  19. J

    Water feature installations

    Hi, I’ve been asked by a family member to fit a water feature into their back garden. The feature consists of a pump & LED.However I’m a marine electrician and I’m not very clued up on the regs etc of the domestic world. My plan was to spur off an outside socket using 2.5mm SWA cable to a...
    • Jacob
    • Thread
    • feature installations water
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  20. M

    Becoming OLEV registered?

    Guys, i like to have a broad knowledge base and range of work, as i get bored doing the same things day in day out. From working on F1 hospitality units, to kitting out warehouses, to a little bit of domestic (however i generally hate domestic Re-wires, so rarely do these). I have been...

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