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  1. V

    inspection & test, disconection times & maximum zs allowed

    Hi, on a tn system, 238vs, would the disconnection time be 0.4s or 0.2s, i thought as over 230vs it should be 0.2s, but working with another engineer who disdagreed & pointed out tables in bs7671 show 0.4s to 5s? Also when completing certs should you include the 80% or not in the maximum...
  2. M

    are cables with 240 volts allowed to be clipped direct in zone 1 of bathroom

    the periodic report reports cables clipped direct in zone 1 illegal. cables supply a water heater and a wall heater. thanks in advance. the cables run lower than the 2.5 meters allowed in zone one
  3. whinmoor

    Result from the High Court - Solar subsidy cut challenge allowed

    Sounds like good news, folks - Press Association reporting: ********************* A judge has ordered an urgent hearing of a High Court challenge over Government plans to cut financial incentives for solar electricity. Environmental campaign group Friends of the Earth (FoE) and two solar...
  4. M

    Allowed ????

    Hi Guys as many of you already know I have lived and worked in Spain for 22 years now so well out of touch with many UK regs etc. Well Ive been to a restaurant today and the kitchen totally wired for 3 phase so all 3 phase sockets 5 Pin so here's the Q they have a extractor hood single phase...
  5. 1capybara

    rubber or PVC sheath allowed? And cables with unusual rating types ???

    Heres 2 examples - one indoor and one outdoor. 1. Indoor we have a junction box, out from the j-box comes a 3 core cable [hot, neutral, and ground] to feed a pendant light hanging from a chain 3' below. Does it matter to the 17th edition if we use PVC sheathed cable [for ex.m, HO5-V V] or rubber...
  6. L

    Am i allowed to carry out basic electrical work diy at home

    I am currently at college studying 2330 level 2, and im just wondering what the regulations are to carrying out basic electrical work at home. Thanks
  7. P

    Wiring Lighting Circuit

    Hi there, was in the wholesalers today and got chatting to the staff and was told that apparently the NICEIC want you to send the feeds to the switches, neutrals together etc, oppose to three bar wiring (loop in) Anyone else heard this,?
  8. C

    Are non switched sockets allowed under BS7671 or are they a code 4?

    I have come across some non switched sockets and believe they will need to be changed or is it a code 4? Domestic property. I am going to look through the book tomorrow, just one of those things bugging me. Going to have to move the shower isolator too, pull cord is just on the edge of zone...
  9. M

    Electric Showers in France - are they allowed?

    Hi all, The topic heading asks it all really... One for those experienced in things over on the other side of the English Channel... I went to see my old boss yesterday to do some IT work for him. He's got a house in Saint-Suzanne France and now that he's finally got EDF to change him from a...
  10. S

    What am I allowed to do and where next?

    Hi I did the 17th edition exam at the start of the year and I passed . What am I allowed to do in electrics? Also what course should I progress onto. And be gentle as I'm new :) cheers
  11. sythai

    Is this allowed...... oven + micorowave oven on same isolator ?

    Only me again... Is this allowed, not my normal way but not much room for maneuver on this one (ideally would have on 2 individual isolators) Have oven rated at 2.8kW, integrated microwave sat right on top rated at 3.4kW... Can these both go on one 45a DP switch? Will be supplied via 32a mcb...
  12. M

    Electrician not allowed to pat test.

    As a favour to my local village school i have been doing the pat testing. The council phoned the head and said she needs to do a risk assessment for the frequency of testing fare enough. I said i would help her do this but the council have come back saying that i cant and i cant do the testing...
  13. S

    Socket Near Sink - How Close Allowed

    Hi All Is there a reg on the distance between kitchen sink and a outlet? Thanks SKY
  14. E

    302 written, what books can i take in?

    got this tomorrow, college has not yet given a definitive guide to books that can and can't be taken into the exam, are the following books allowed: BS7671:2008 On Site Guide Guidance note 3 ? thanks
  15. S

    What areas am I allowed to work in????????

    Hi there, I'll shortly be completing some final courses to qualify and work as an electrician. However - I cant get a straight answer as to whether I am only allowed to work in domestic installations, testing and certification or whether I can perform Instillation, Testing and Certification...
  16. C

    Are you allowed to run tails and earth in cavity???

    Did a 1st fix to a rather large new build a couple of weeks back. It was a brick and block house which was going to be dotted and dabbed (If you know what I mean) on all of the external and downstairs walls. All good!!! So I decieded to run the tails (25mm) and main earth (16mm) on the block...
  17. C

    PIR - Am I allowed to do it???

    Hi all, I am just at the stage of listing my things I can do and cant do etc. I have my 17th Edition and EAL Level 2 Certificate Domestic Electrical Installers and was wondering if I am allowed to do periodic inspections?? This would only be for land lords and obviously your normal...
  18. Amp David

    How long does it take to get allowed into the Sparkies Arms?

    As title suggests. Done everything required but nthing as of yet.:mad:
  19. C

    highest reading allowed for 10mm gas and water

    just a quick one guys, i have a practical test on thursday at college and this is a question what they could ask but i cant find the answer, cheers
  20. D

    Plumbing question if its allowed ???

    Hi all, Thought id ask on here first if its allowed, before having to register on a plumbing forum. I have got a problem with my toilet at the moment, everytime I flush it, it makes a horrendous loud noise which sounds like the fog horn on a ship !!! Do any of you know what might be causing...

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