Hi guys, I would greatly appreciate your help if possible please.
The system in question is TNCS at the origin. It feeds 1 x consumer unit with MCB feeding an office in the house grounds using SWA cable.
The office consumer unit has an earth rod, Ze of 170 ohms so not connected to the TNCS...
Hi Everyone
On occasion when the cut out fuse sticker has fallen off or is unreadable what do you do?
Also, have you always trusted the sticket on the case? For example, I've just seen a TT system with a sticker saying 100a.
Thanks in advance.
David
Just after some info. Sick to death of writing out certs and need to get up to date. If anyone could help with some advice or opinions regarding value, ease of use, etc, I'd be much obliged.
Can't seem to find much about the NICEIC software on previous threads. Ian.
Do the regulations require any form of certification for removal of cables? The work which has been carried out was the removal of a lightswitch and switch wire from a joint box and the removal of a lighting feed from the load side of a fused spur.
Thanks,
I have had differing views from in relation to certification and testing of a new CCU so i thought I would ask on here for a definitive answer!
I am installing a new CCU. I will not be changing any circuits but arranging circuit protection for each circuit to comply with the 17th edition. The...
we have been doing maintanance and accassional installation work for a local housing society for quite a while and have never done a certificate for a accessory like for like change ,ie socket light switch etc .however the association are saying that unless evidence can be submitted to say the...
Hi all,
new member here so apologies if I've posted this in the wrong part of the forum
I'm carrying out research on certification software for electricians
Can anyone tell me about the experiences with certification software? I know there's Clik, EasyCert and Amtec are there any others...
New control wiring for heating systems has to be notified to building control, but what and how do you fill in a certificate for this. I would like to be able to extend my scope of work but a bit confused.
Presumably you test the circuit up to the fused connection for the heating system but do...
Hi all, sorry if this question has been asked before.
I am currentlly using Formfill's free software to do my certificates, but was think of buying the Pirform sortware of the elecsa site, is/has anyone used this, feedback would be much appreciated, thanks.
I have an emergency lighting system that a place i have worked before is planning to install and were asking me to advise and spec the job. i think that the best and least disruptive method of install is to feed all emergency lights off local lighting circuits. seeing as this is the case what in...
Hi, Would I need to be part of a self certification scheme if i was not to do any domestic work? Just commercial based work? General maintenance in commercial/industrial premises. Also could i carry out pat testing without scheme? PIR im assuming i would need to be under scheme? I would have...
Just a question,
have the PIR, Minor works certs changed in the new bs7671 green books changed or are they still the same.
I havnt got a green regs book yet as im not working in the industry yet, but i was just doing some study and wondered if they have changed.
Thanks
could someone please tell me whether you need an electrical certificate if you rent your house out to someone, if so which type and how much roughly would it cost, ten circuits in the consumer unit.
sounds a bit of a daft question i think but just want to clarify it. thanks
Hi I am an electrician with my NVQ level 3, 2382, and 2391 qualifications and am looking to start out on my own. I am looking to get Part P registered as I have always been employed before and not required it. As well as passing the course do I need to register with 1 of the competent person...
Have been to look a job were a certification is needed for previous work. The owner has sold their house but has no certifcate for the electrical work that was carried out about a year & a half ago. They have tried to contact the company without any success.
This is now holding up the move as...
Hi all
I'm just after a little advice i have been asked to install a 100a dp isolator between a customers CU and meter, to provide isolation of the whole property.
they have had some work done in the past as the CU is relatively new and seals on main fuse have been removed..
If i was to...
HiCan anyone help me with regards to filling in a niceic part p cert with regards to the part were it concerns tt.This is on page 2 I need help with the parts electrode resistance ra , is this the measured ze result I have taken ?And also method of measurement ? Also what is the maximum ze for a...
Need you're help on issuing a cert. In september last year i did a PIR on a property and all inspection and test results were well within spec.Since then I have recently installed a new CU and on testing i now have a N-E IR fault on the lighting circuit. Out of goodwill and no charge I have...
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