hi new this would like some help would these qualifications allow entry to niceic, and allow you to sign of your own work. any help would be great.
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- Logic Domestic installer certificate
- City and Guilds 17th Edition Wiring...
I'm newish to electrics, just going through my exams now. Neighbour asked a question which I couldn't answer easily or find out in the regs, wonder if you can help?
He's installing a sink and 3kW heater in his garage. All his sockets run off a ring, he can come off the ring and add a 13A...
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I have an 8.5kw electric shower I am replacing like for like. Upon reading the instructions the manufacturer stated the need for a RCD. The only RCD device I have in my system (2 bed house) is a 63a main RCD. This supplies all MCB's including the 40A shower MCB.
Is this adequate...
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Well thrown on the scrap heap again from 5 years cards in doing BMS.Now I find myself out in the big wide world lacking now in the 17th Edition.Basically I need to do the course but would prefere a training centre near Reddish ,any idea's.
Evening all..
My assessor has at last insisted I take the 17th. He knows that I have the knowledge already as when he questions me I know the answers and also have a 101 scribbles all over BS7671 but.... he states his manager will now want to see the exam qulaification in black and white as...
I'm writing an EICR in a department store in London
one of the section boards has a sub-main made up with 4 x single core 95mm MICC cables.
I have snagged that the gland plate is steel and there are no slots in place to counter the eddy currents.
(the loading is only 15 amps per phase when...
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Just a quick question, I know BS7671 does not cover any marine electrical regulations, what standard does ship's electrics have to comply with and is there a similar publication for Marine Electrical Regulations/Standards?
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where can I find info in acceptable wall chasing. In other words, what can be done in terms of depth and length in a brick wall without causing structural damage. Im looking in OSG by beam holes and notches but can't seem to find what info im after.
THANKS
chris
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i have just installed a row of high frequency lights including emergency fittings
i have wired them to a key switch from the board to the loop and to a switch and back to the live
rrom the loop I have put a link to the A terminal I think perm live
when I switch on all normal lights...
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I have purchase my new On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations, incorporating Amendment 3:2015) but still hasn't arrived yet.
So, maybe someone here is likely to know.
Are there any changes to main bonding conductors? Is the minimum still 6 mm CSA?
Many thanks.
Albert
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I was thinking of getting this old fluke Robin 1653 but I am wondering if it's worth it.
Fluke Robin 1653 | eBay
Anybody has one of these? Any good/bad points about it?
Would like to hear any feedback about this unit if possible.
Regards,
Albert
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Anyone here know if the new On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations, incorporating Amendment 3:2015) has a wired spiral for the spine, like the old one, or is it hard spine?
On their website it just looks like a page, can't really tell if its either spiral metal or hard...
are hallways classed as escape routes or bedrooms etc. not very clear on what rooms this will come under. what fixing can you get to go in mt2 trunking with 6mm as there is not a lot of space. also are these regs applicable now or is it when 18th edition comes out. all bit confusing. what about...
As I understand it, they should have their own dedicated RCD
After asking Mr Google I found this reference fro 17th Edition 2010Low Voltage Airflow Fans – Be Extra Safe
The Airflow range of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) fans fully comply with the current IEE wiring regulations 17th edition...
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So was having a discussion at work today about the different requirements our industry has. All gas engineers must be gas safe registered to carry out work on gas installations.
I know it's not mandatory for an electrician to have a JIB card but can anyone remind me if you need to have the...
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I have been working on petrol stations for about a year now but came across something for the first time to my knowledge petrol stations needed to be on a tt earthing (Earth electrode) arrangement and protected by rcd 4 pole main switch now I came across a petrol station on a...
Hi all. Just wondered what the best price is that people have paid for the new regs book and where from. Cheers. Also, strangely, the return button on my computer seems to have no effect in the post typing box (hence all on one paragraph).
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