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    additional protection

    filling these on line niceic certs in and req 411.3.3 states the need for rcd protection on all socket outlets not exceeding 20a unless a risk assesment is attached ok get that think im having a moment here but why is it ok then to not provide rcd protection on say a 32a say indoor socket
  2. haptism

    additional RCD protection from old Wylex fuse oard

    My mate has an old wylex board with the push in rewireable fuses; and has asked about fitting an rcd to one circuit (a ring main) that supplies one outside socket (at the mo he's using a plug in portable rcd when using the mower). He does not want a new consumer unit, and i know that rcbo's are...
  3. T

    Getting stung with extra work!

    Just started quoting for my company. How do people word/get round saying that any extra work needed due to departures from the regs? As i know a few people who have lost out big time with having to do extra work and not get payed. Many Thanks
  4. J

    Additional equipment . Total ASC required

    Hi Guys ? We have been asked to install some additional bits of kit to a small supermarket . Everything is metered ie; lighting , general power refrigeration and so on . We have been told by the consultant that they have an ASC of 60 KVA . I visited site the other day to carry out some...
  5. S

    Recommended additional courses

    Hi all, first post so bare with me. Currently I am a 19 year old apprentice having worked two years in the trade predominately in a domestic environment. Today i had my quarterly review with my training officer at work and it has come to light that the budget whereby any additional courses...
  6. P

    Additional consumer unit in domestic property breaker sizes?

    I have a few questions about a couple of breaker sizes needed due to current draw and diversity. In place already is as usual; A main service fuse (100A) 25mm P&N tails to meter 25mm P&N tails from meter to CU 12 way CU split load What has been done is a garage conversion to kitchen...
  7. R

    Additional socket/spur required.

    Hi Guys/gals. I am currently working in a local factory and they have requested an additional socket be installed through in a certain are of there unit which has no sockets installed at present. The only supply there is a 4 core 6mm swa which was used a supply for a belt sander, it is now...
  8. S

    Additional circuits for panel heaters

    I have x 3 panel heaters to install on x 3 16A circuits. However, there is only one spare way at the mains board. Any reason why I cannot use the spare way for a 50A mcb and 10mm t/e to supply a sub main with x 3 16A mcb's for the three heater circuits in 2.5mm t/e. No way of getting enough...
  9. S

    Taking additional PV over 10kw?

    Just checking I have this correct that an existing 9.5kw adding more PV will end up with a new tariff based on existing 10-50kw rate? IE. Not an option financially.
  10. T

    Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations

    Has anyone else seen the new Consumer Contracts (Information, Cancellation and Additional Charges) Regulations that come in to force on 13th June...
  11. M

    additional sockets in garden shed

    Can't post in diy forum? So posting here Apologies if wrong place. Getting a new 21x9 shed to replace existing one and looking to add additional lighting / sockets to it. Just trying to prepare myself / understand what will be required before going ahead with it. Please see attached pic...
  12. A

    The agreed process for signing off third party work....

    According to a recent article in PE magazine. The installer appoints a registered third party certifier. The scope of the work to be inspected is agreed and the work starts. Within 5 days of completion, the third party certifier returns to inspect and test. and issues........wait for...
  13. HappyHippyDad

    adding additional chimes to a wired door bell system?

    Evening all :) I have recently fitted a door bell for a customer. He would now like additional chimes in the kitchen and upstairs. It is a wired system as he specifically said he did not want anything with batteries. At present it just has the normal (8v) bell transformer right next to the...
  14. I

    additional protection?

    doing a job at the moment , steel trunking from db to above a solid ceiling with klik lighting boxes mounted on the trunking , my question is do i need to install rcbos for the circuits as the flex coming from the light fittings to the klik boxes will just be lying above the ceiling with no...
  15. S

    Discrimination and additional CU question

    I need to install a cu in a kitchen but wanted to make sure I got the discrimination right and hopefully also inside regs. Main CU is in basement and is dual RCD, can I use a 32amp mcb on one side of the rcd and run t&e 10mm to the new CU in kitchen and use just a main switch with additional...
  16. S

    Additional Circuits - Filling out the EIC

    Sorry new here, Just wondered when we fill out the Circuit Results (usually page 3) do we need to fill in all the names of the other circuits? Could we just write 1 2 3 4 5 6 Basement Lighting 7 8 9 10 11 New Boiler Or do you have to fill it all in, I am guessing if yes then it is only the...
  17. C

    Solar PV install on farm

    A farm I have done some work for are having an array installed by a third party but I have been asked by the farmer to do some additional work not included in the PV install. At present there is a PME supply into a workshop from which a 25mm 2 core SWA has been buried underground and run to a...
  18. T

    Problem with RCD tripping

    Ive installed an additional RCD onto an existing Wylex board that already had one RCD, however a breaker on the old RCD circuit is tripping the new RCD and for the life of me I cant figure out why. Anybody have any ideas?
  19. L

    Up-front RCD requirement -TT system.

    Hi, I have recently com across a job in which I have been asked to carry out some upgrading and various remedial work. It is a TT system and the tails from the meter to the consumer unit are run about 5 meters, under the floor, via a 60 a KMF located next to the meter. The consumer unit a...
  20. A

    Additional courses for Oil and Gas work

    Hi there. I am new to this forum and have a few questions. I am planning to go into the oil and gas industry as an electrician in hopefull around 2 years time. The reason for the delay is I have my first child due in November. Does anyone have any ideas what additional courses I could do to...

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