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  1. Dan

    Testing article system

    Testing article system out.
  2. C

    Opinion On Cable Ampacity in Thermal Insulation

    Ok, so a while back I came across a rather interesting article referencing an incident where MC cable had been buried in thermal insulation resulting in a small fire. The magazine claims that if the cable was de-rated to BS7671 standards over heating would not have occurred. However, I am...
  3. haptism

    Article about umbrella

    Worth a read for those who in the dark https://www.earwigwork.com/post/why-you-might-be-the-reason-umbrella-companies-exist-and-what-to-do-to-get-rid-of-em
  4. D

    Interesting article about small business pension pitfall

    https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-scotland-scotland-business-50157515 Thee three words
  5. M

    Here’s a interesting article

    https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/can-you-really-test-circuit-6-dan-jackson-fiet incasee u dont use liked in heres the article in 2 posts An interesting article about testing , as there are companies out there pricing at £6/£8 a circuit ( madness) basicly just giving a report with unable to...
  6. w0z

    Blown through the air? (Mail Online Article)

    Not sure if anyone's seen this article, apologies if someone's already posted about it.
  7. C

    IET WIRING MATTERS MAG - ELECTRICAL QUALIFICATIONS ARTICLE

    Hello All, I am a subscriber [free] to `Wiring Matters` the IET online Electrical Industry magazine and today I received the reminder email for the September edition which has an article titled `Electrical Qualifications` - I have sometimes seen Members asking questions on the Forum about the...
  8. D

    Which certificate

    I've got a small office which was connected to a B32 MCB, inside the office it had a 2kW heater, 58W luminaire and 2 x double sockets. The sockets and heater have been removed, just leaving the 58W luminaire. Replacing the supply MCB from B32 to B6, would this warrant a minor works or would...
  9. Spoon

    Brexit court defeat for UK government

    The latest news Brexit court defeat for UK government - BBC News - http://www.bbc.com/news/uk-politics-37857785
  10. DPG

    News article - electrocution

    BBC News - Dr James Kew: Runner died after touching cable
  11. F

    Interesting article on 'rogue electricians'

    Rogue traders can give you a shock in more ways than one | Metro News
  12. K

    Fixed appliance testing/point to point testing

    Hi, Is there a risk of tripping a consumer unit RCD when measuring earth continuity on a class 1 fixed appliance e.g. a wall heater supplied via a FCU. I carry out a continuity test between accessible earthed metal parts of the equipment and the earth in the supply (i.e. FCU screw with...
  13. The Solar King

    Misleading Sunday Times Article on PV

    Just received this from the STA: "Many of you will have read the recent Sunday Times article in the Money section titled “Has the sun set on solar power?”. This is a very frustrating and biased article, riddled with errors, misstatements and in some cases, misrepresentation, in particular...
  14. B

    Stupid Dail Mail article

    When people complain about Daily Mail articles I normally smile, thinking they are PC loonies or lefty loonies who should get a life. But the Mail has published an article by Colin Dunne today about solar panels which really is complete and utter nonsense. Don't fall for the solar panel...
  15. vxwestie

    two installations, one earth rod

    A customer of mine has two installations (self contained barn coversions) connected to the same earth electrode. Each consumer unit has a 16mm cable connected to the same rod. I cant help thinking this is poor practice, but what regs does it break, if any?
  16. ringer

    Prospective Fault Current

    I was under the impression that PFC is the greater of either the PEFC or the PSSC. Now look at this article (endorsed by the NIC) on Voltimum.... Voltimum Q&A I am assuming that the guy's tester is indicating over-range on the PSSC measurement. Apart from the fact that the way it is written...
  17. C

    Wiring Matters - Generators article

    The generator earthing article mentions connecting the earth points of generators together if they are supplying equipment used in close proximity. I just wondered if this is also relevant to the 110V isolating transformers we use on site. [/geek mode] :cheesy:
  18. N

    ESC switched on magazine

    This issue is great, article about electrical installation condition report Electrical fire in care home etc a real good read this monthhttp://www.esc.org.uk/fileadmin/user_upload/documents/public/switched_on/SwitchedOn21_web_locked.pdf
  19. S

    Planning / Building Regs Article

    Is your council blocking your solar PV installation? | YouGen Blog | YouGen, Renewable Energy Made Easy This could do with support from as many installers as possible - if you have time contact your local MP and ask him/her to bring it up/support this MP at the Commons too
  20. F

    BBC news article

    Just read this article on the BBC news website BBC News - Solar panel regulator warns over door to door sellers. It makes quite interesting reading, but i was not impressed with the following quote from the article. "Whilst most suppliers - including utilities and supermarkets - do not...

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