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    13amp Hot tub supply

    Last hot tub (last year) I fitted, I put a separate CU the house next to the main CU which had spare ways but they were on a split load board so I didn’t want any nuisance tripping in the house, I installed a supply to the tub with a rcbo on supply end used 6mm three core SWA at the hot tub end...
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    Trunking in house (18th edition)

    It’s not just fire escape route now it’s all parts of the installation that have to have fire rated clips to stop the cables dropping
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    Trunking in house (18th edition)

    I’ve just carried out the same type of installation in a flat in Manchester, luckily for me my job was having false ceilings throughout due to the concrete ceilings having cracks along the slab joints, the customer also wanted down lighters in all the rooms so easy for me, we put up the British...
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    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    Might be nonsensical but as per The Wiring Regulations which in the UK we have to follow the manufacturers instructions supersede the Regulations and the greatest knowledge of all the electrician
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    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    Hence the reason why the manufacturers know best and stipulate the fuse for protection
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    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    Completely agree I remember reading the same article in one of the trade magazines, the blame was put back onto the installer
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    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    A lot of electricians forget that the wiring regulations stipulate that a manufacturers instructions supersedes the wiring regulations, so if a manufacturer states they require a 3 amp fuse on that product you have to install a fuse on the circuit like I mentioned previously the best way to...
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    Fusing of fans to comply with manufacturers recommended instructions

    Why not just wire the bathroom with a 3 amp fuse to the lighting and fan then wire everything downstream off the fused spur, problem solved
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    BIG THANK YOU KEVIN (TRYPOD)

    I would just like to say a big thank you to trypod Kevin, after I put a wanted advert on the forum for some genuine megger crocs for my leads Kevin answered my advert and sent me a set of crocs which are brand new free of charge and sent them first class signed for post. Thank you once...
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    Car charging point needed urgently......

    They are simple to install as long as you follow the code of practice on the installation
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    Car charging point needed urgently......

    The approved installers are a good thing really after doing the course this week, there’s loads of minefields that can trip a non compliant installer main thing is earthing. I’ve found there’s loads of very experienced electricians about who think it’s an easy job to install an EV pod at a...
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    EV charging point query

    Hi there In the new wiring regs you can’t swap and change the breakers or RCD with different makes unless you become the “manufacturer “ and can certify them as fit for purpose as mixed suppliers. You will have to buy a full board by another manufacturer with type A installed such as Hager do...
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    Car charging point needed urgently......

    Part p approved?? Don’t you mean EV installer approved, have you heard about the future plans for using EV charged vehicles being used as battery banks for use by the DNO as an on peak power supply then the vehicle recharged off peak
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    EV charging question

    We asked the same questions as to why the manufacturers such as Rolec dont install them, I’ve heard another manufacturer does include the device but I cant find who does it
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    EV charging question

    Yes it does, this is the reason why they say you should go down the isolating transformer route because if you live in a new estate house close together you cannot guarantee safe earthing if you convert property to TT. system
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    EV charging question

    Well the instructors at the training centres must be talking through their Ar**s then
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    EV charging question

    Sorry they’re not in order If there’s a class 1 light or bonded pipe within 10 metres of the charging point the charging point cannot be on a separate earthing system to the property or the neighbours property
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    EV charging question

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