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  1. J

    NIC 18th Ed Online Learning Material - Mistake?

    So am on one of the last modules concerning the appendices and i am sure the formula at the bottom of the screen grab (see lower down) should say ...0.8 x Zs and not ...0.8 x Ze. Further, i can't seem to find this formula in the regs book - i guess because it is 'Informative' only maybe? The...
  2. S

    NO cpc lighting 18th edition

    Went to fit new light fittings in a loft conversion today. The existing ceramic half moon uplights were installed using 2 core flex buried in the plaster going I know not where! I've come across 2 core systems in old peabody trust estates that where complient as long as double insulated fittings...
  3. S

    NICEIC Certification Scheme NICEIC 18th Edition Software

    I am having problems with the new software and wondered if perhaps a wiser head than mine can help me work around the problem Basically the new software is rubbish and the NICEIC couldn't be less helpful and it took 3 phone calls for the relevant department to admit to their being a problem -...
  4. J

    18th Ed. 715.422.107.2 Extra Low Voltage Lighting Question

    Hi Re the above on page 295 of the 18th Ed. regs, it states that for prevention of fire from a short circuit... One of these areas is a device that protects against short circuit should disconnect within 0.3 seconds when a power increase of 60W (2.5A) occurs. I have looked at a few...
  5. J

    IEE 18th, 701.415.2 p241 - sup bonding bathroom

    Hi Old time 15th Ed. working way through 18th in prep for 18th test, also been a while since i wired in anger so to speak :-). 701.415.2 states that i can omit supplementary bonding in my bathroom so long as i have a protective equipotential bond compliant to 411.3.1.2 and finals in the...
  6. D

    18th Edition course prices, self employed only please.

    Just wondered what sort of prices people were paying for the full course? Seen varying costs advertised. TIA
  7. edexlab

    Bonding tray in 18th edition

    I've not yet got a copy or read the 18th ed But I heard the other day from a young Engineer at work who's doing the course ( his first time doing regs exam) that in the 18th it's compulsory to bond all joins in tray etc Can anyone elaborate on this?
  8. C

    18th edition virtual college

    Has anyone used virtual college to do the 18th edition course? I have completed the course on their website and am trying to now book my test but all they have done is put me into contact with the NICEIC.
  9. F

    18th edition board requirements ?

    Hi, Could I ask as I’m newish to this industry, I’m trying to get a definitive or generally accepted layout for a typical 18th edition domestic board. SPD, increased RCD rating etc. What’s the requirement for a new domesic install??? Thanks.
  10. J

    559.5.1 18th Ed. p219 Luminaire fixed connections

    Hi 559.5.1. My question is that for any luminare in the UK must be complaint to one of the methods (BS standards) listed in the list, or else we would not be compliment fitting and connecting to? Is that correct? So if the fitting is not supplied with any details in relation to the points...
  11. J

    554.3.2 - p212 18th Ed Question

    Hi This reg relates to elements of water heaters that are not insulated, not electrode based water heaters. It states that a separate earth must be provided in addition to the CPC. It seems that some showers also follow this principle. Anyone know of any modern day domestic showers that use...
  12. multimick

    eicr code now 18th edition

    i always used to code 3 plastic consumer units as not AMD3 compliant,just wondering now 18th what others do ,ignore or code ?
  13. A

    SWA cleats complying to 18th edition?

    Good evening, I was wondering if anyone has seen SWA cleats that would comply with the 18th edition reg 521.10.202 (i.e. not liable to premature collapse etc...)? The data sheet for cleats produced by SWAonline say they are 'stable' between -350c and 1050c but they are still made of plastic...
  14. RutlandFox

    18th Edition Compliant Consumer Unit

    Hello all. Quick question: Are 17th reg 3rd amendment metal consumer units compliant with 18th edition regs? eg Hager VML716RKO Many thanks (Newbie)
  15. gazdkw82

    18th edition question help

    I took the BS7671 18th Ed exam today. There were a few questions that I couldn't find and are bugging me. Firstly, can anyone help with the following. Q. What is the minimum Iz CCC of a conductor protected by a 20A BS3036 circuit protector. I kept looking at the curve table for a BS3036 but...
  16. J

    18th ed exam format questions

    I've booked to do the 18th edition exam, i have to do the 3 day course as i never did the update, i'm sure i could have passed just doing the one day course or just the exam. Anyone done the 18th course/exam is the format of the 18th edition same as the 17th, 60 question, so many questions per...
  17. R

    Just passed 18.................th

    Posted first msg ,just passed 18th at rebus ,10 years since I picked the Reg book up lol a good course reminded how much my brain could hurt :tonguewink:
  18. N

    BS7671 18th Edition 1st Ammendment

    So what do we think about this then?
  19. A

    1st Amendment to 18th 2020

    Just saw SparkyNinja post on you tube about the 1st amendment to the 18th coming out in 2020 :(
  20. Zdb

    18th edition amendment 1

    It's on it's way!!!!!!

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