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  1. K

    UK Installation electrician requirements

    Hi All. I was just after some advice. After working in industry for a fair time, I’m now looking to break into the domestic installation side. I have most qualifications required but my NVQ Level 3 is in electrical maintenance. This is affecting my gold card. Any ideas of what’s required to...
  2. Marvo

    Low-Voltage Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies - A guide to the requirements of BS EN 61439

    Marvo submitted a new resource: Low-Voltage Power Switchgear and Controlgear Assemblies - A guide to the requirements of BS EN 61439 - Type Testing Read more about this resource...
  3. D

    requirements for a long run

    I have I have about an 800 foot run. What would it take to get adequate amperage and voltage at the end of that for 120v 30 to 50 amps?
  4. W

    Testing requirements after GPO replacement in a caravan.

    Im not so much up to date with Australian standards in regards to domestic installations. I know about testing requirements after a full installation and I know that there is an actual as 3001 for caravans but I just want to check what testing would be required after say an caravan aircon...
    • Wolf38
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    • after ausie elec caravan electrical wiring replacement requirements testing
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    • Forum: Australia
  5. K

    NAPIT Certification Scheme Joining NAPIT - requirements and questions

    Hi Guys. Napit sent me an email with requirements for my first assessment via zoom. Does anyone have any idea what they can ask me for 2 hours !?! Especially I have on site assessment next day. Also they asked me to prepare: Thank you for confirming this ‘office’ meeting. Please make the...
  6. spud1

    What are the requirements for interfacing a new gas supply with a commercial buildings fire alarm system ?

    Hi Im working in a staffed residential home (for severe learning difficulties/disabilities residents) they have a new onsite tanked gas supply being installed to supply two domestic sized gas boilers in seperate locations, which will replace the existing big oil fired boiler. I need to clarify...
    • spud1
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    • alarm buildings commercial fire fire alarm gas new requirements supply system
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. Pretty Mouth

    Supplementary bonding requirements

    Evening All. I've been having a debate (argument) on a FB group with another well respected spark, and my old tutor. The subject of discussion - supplementary bonding. Their opinion is that it is required throughout an installation, where ever the conditions in 415.2.2 cannot be met without...
  8. D

    I was wondering if someone has five minutes to review requirements?

    Good Day; I am installing an external portable 4KW, 30A generator to my small mountain cabin. I have accounted for an external generator hook point, external 30A fused disconnect leading to the internal 12-way Square-D power distribution board. An external 4ft copper ground rod provides the...
  9. L

    Hi guys. To those in countries with TNC-S. What are your requirements regarding installation of earth rods for domestic installs?

    Hi Guys. Firstly, am glad to join the group. Secondly I am very curious to hear from those who have TNC-S as their electrical supply I have 2 questions (1) Are you required to install an earth rod (stake or mesh) on the homeowners property? and (2) what are your regulations regarding its...
    • LastManOnline
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    • countries domestic earth installation installs regarding requirements rods those
    • Replies: 35
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  10. 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...
  11. C

    Disconnection Time Requirements?

    Why do circuits 32 amps and under require a 0.4 second disconnection time at 230 volts, but circuits over 32 amps are legally allowed 5 seconds? 115 volts for 5 seconds is enough to cause injury to the human body.
  12. B

    Solar PV Safety Requirements

    Hey All, new member here. I work as an industrial Sparky in the supply industry and am a qualified EFM but because it's not my day job I know very little about domestic installation and especially PV regulations. I had Solar installed on my house last year and I've recently read a few ESO...
  13. S

    Gauge Requirements

    I have been looking around and used a calculator for this. I am looking to run 120v/100 AMP supply to a pole barn 175 feet and buried from the main breaker. What size and type of wire will I need? Thanks in advance.
  14. D

    Surge protection Requirements

    Excuse the probably stupid question! I'm a bit out of date, so not yet up to speed on 18th edition. Been prepping for a domestic board change, but am confused about whether I need an SPD or not. Seeing as the majority of suppliers are selling their boards without the SPD, I'm assuming they're...
  15. I

    UK Replacement oven power requirements

    I'm replacing our oven, and want to make sure the new oven does not exceed the power requirements of the old one, but I can't find it. Our existing EOS66SS2 shows only the following information: Nominal voltage 220V - 240V ~50Hz Power connection: 13 A automatic bipolar switch with protected...
  16. Lister1987

    Check Understanding; Minimum alarm requirements for private rent sector

    Just want someone to sanity check me here; my understanding is that battery powered detectors are not permitted in the private rent sector - they're fine if you own/live in the property yourself but the minute it becomes private rent then the minimum requirement is LD3 - Mains Powered (with or...
  17. SairaJoy

    I'm currently an EE college student. Need to ask 6 interview style questions regarding workplace writing requirements for EE's

    Current EE college student with questions for advanced technical writing assignment. (I am supposed to interview an Electrical Engineer about workplace writing expectations/requirements)... 1 - On a daily basis, how much time/energy do you spend on writing/producing documents? 2 - How often do...
  18. K

    Disconnect, grounding and mechanical protection requirements when bringing power to a chicken coop...

    Hi, I want to bring 2 x 20A (@120V) to a chicken coop. It will be powered from my garage panel which will require 140' of cable. 85' in the garage along 2 walls, and 55' buried between the garage and the coop. I used a few voltage drop calculators and it looks like I will need a 6/3 to stay...
    • kreyszig
    • Thread
    • canada disconnect grounding mechanical power protection requirements
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. C

    Overhead property supply clearance requirements

    Hi, we have a single phase overhead supply to our property, and are constructing a garage with a corner near the center of the ~15m span. What is the minimum separation to the structure? Is it possible to secure the cable at the midway point on the new structure? Thanks!
  20. donnib

    Is there an inverter that fullfils these requirements ?

    Hi, I want an inverter which can give the consumer power from solar if available, second battery if there is power on it and at last from the grid BUT i am not interested to feed to the grid (not interested in getting an approval from the local energy company). I know there are hybrid inverters...

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