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  1. B

    pre Jan 2016 boards

    Hi there I've been asked to start to carry out a number of Landlord certs, which I have started. I was just wondering what you guys were saying about non metal boards, if there is already a full RCD board installed pre Jan 2016. Are you doing unsatisfactory? or just putting them down as a...
  2. S

    EICR codes

    Thoughts on the following; no main bond to gas mains (C1), spur spurred of a spur on a ring (C2) & numerous inaccessible sockets for kitchen appliances under worktop with no switched spurs above worktop for isolating sockets (C3). Been a while since I've done an EICR! Thanks in advance.
  3. westward10

    Good Practice.

    On this forum this week someone stated it was good practice to fit cpcs from front plates to back boxes. Not getting into a debate over this cos we all know, or should know when this is or isn't required. I have never done this unless it is a requirement, so for someone to state that fitting a...
  4. Dan

    Best Practice Guide To Replace A Consumer Unit.

    Dan submitted a new resource: Best Practice Guide 1 - Replacing a consumer unit in domestic and similar premises Read more about this resource...
    • Dan
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    • consumer consumer unit guide practice replace unit
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    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. O

    Cutting corners or acceptable practice?

    Saw this today. Apologies for the carp photo. Its the use of Wago's connecting the under cupboard lights! Acceptable or not? Personally I wouldn't do it!
    • Octopus
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    • acceptable cutting practice
    • Replies: 36
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. David M

    Good practice - preventing loose connections

    So I was called out to a faulty light today. turned out it was just a loose connection. Anyway it got me thinking about poor termination procedures when fixing back accessories. One of the first things I taught my previous apprentice about installing items was to check for loose connections...
  7. J

    Hello I am a new member and need Code of Practice for ins & Test of Electrical Equipm

    Hello i am a new member and require help! i need a copy of CODE OF PRACTICE for In - Service Inspection and Testing of Electrical Equipment. 4th Edition. Need it tonight has anybody got a copy i can collect tonight cash waiting. I am in Halesowen B62 West Midlands. Name:Jason 07733852222. On a...
    • Jason Ravenhill
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    • code code of practice electric electrical hello member new new member practice test
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  8. P

    Is it good practice MCB then RCD ?

    Hello, would appreciate your advice. Old Federal Electrics D/B, Rederal Eletrics went under, meaning no suitable RCBO's, Would it be acceptable to use MCB's that are there and install an RCD after MCB ? Many thanks for your time !
  9. H

    Useful Guides

    Sorry if this is in the wrong section - tried to find a download place but couldn't (and may have already been posted). Was looking for guidance on coding for reports and stumbled on this link with some useful guides: Best Practice Guides | Electrical Safety First Like I say, people probably...
  10. T

    3rd Amendment Metal Consumer Units - best practice advice please

    Afternoon all, I've been doing domestic electrics for about 4yrs now and although I've done a few circuit alterations on metal clad consumer units I'd say that 95% of my work has been with plastic ones. I'm totally comfortable with replacing a consumer unit and all that it entails, but I've...
    • The General
    • Thread
    • advice amendment consumer consumer unit metal please practice units
    • Replies: 80
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  11. J

    2394 practice question

    How would one figure out the following question? The resistance of a 2.5mm copper cable is given as 7.41M Ohm per metre at 20 celcius and that of a 1.5mm copper cable is given as 12.1M Ohm per metre. A circuit wired with 25m of 2.5/1.5 twin with cpc sheathed cable would have an expected R1+R2...
  12. J

    Dental Practice

    Got a call about installing socket outlets in a small very basic dental practice (1 Floor, 2 Surgery rooms containing a dentist chair in each, presumably one or both have small x-ray machines and that's about it from when I went to check it out. And then a reception area and waiting room). They...
  13. M

    EICR and CU change

    Hi guys. I have 2 questions to confirm my thinking. 1. If I perform an EICR on an installation, which was Installed whilst a previous edition of the regs were in place, does it mean that I can give a satisfactory condition providing all test results and observations are correct for that...
  14. N

    Voc and Vmpp in practice

    Sorry if this is a basic question that's been asked before, but I can't see the answer to my practical questions. We have 16 panels with a Voc stated as 37.4 - so total array Voc 598.4. They have a Vmpp stated as 30.3 so total 484.8. We have a SunnyBoy SMA3600TL and it displays the incoming...
  15. S

    L & N at the switch

    So i heard a fellow sparky saying taking L&N to the light switch is not allowed and is classed as bad practice! Is this true I've found it a good way to keep things tidy when wiring lots of spots etc. Thoughts?
  16. S

    The regulations with regards to calculating Zs and Industry Good Practice.

    Hello Gents Once again I’m looking for your expertise to resolve the following application. A local supply Authority has supplied a single phase 8Kw TN-C-S supply via a cut out, to which we have to terminate a 35mm2 3 core SWA cable to be buried underground. The cable cannot be easily...
  17. M

    Best practice choice for a CU?

    Got a call from a customer with tripping problems on their CU... Went out to see what the issue was: decrepit teasmaid causing the tripping so easily recified, however seeing the current installation made me wonder what decision making had gone on by the installer. The CU has been in for less...
  18. t4sltd

    Public consultation for the solar PV Code of Practice (IET)

    The Draft for Public Comment stage for the IET Code of Practice for Grid Connected Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems is now open, and the closing date for receipt of comments is Friday, 7th November 2014. The draft document and the comments form for feedback are on the following webpage...
  19. R

    Electircal control design books

    I'm looking for a good book/s on basic motor control design for DOL starters overloads etc, good panel design practice what to include and best practice in design as per interlock methods basic principles etc. Anyone know of some good literature or websites
  20. Mikaelo

    Someone who wants to practice Spanish and answering my questions about electricity

    Hi there!,i am recently moved to London. I am preparing my 17th edition exam and i have a NVQ level 3 in electrotechnical instalations. I have many questions that i would like some to answer to me. I change we can practice Spanish becouse i am native speaker! we can take contact face to face or...
    • Mikaelo
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    • electric electrical electricity practice questions someone wants
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum

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