wondering if anyone could please help a little.ive been on refresher course and dont think there should be any problems with installation, testing, or fault finding.My major concern is the multi choice exam of which i have the related topics.Would just like to know others experiences as am...
Just had the latest forum offer regarding the LINE Junction Box.
Why is it stating that it is the only compliant JB?
I use Wago JB and am surprised that they don't meet requirements!!
I ordered a new green BS7671 on Sunday but not received it yet, I sold my red book on eBay this week! This leaves me without a regs book for my lesson on Monday morning, I also need one to complete my homework on Sunday night!
So, does anyone have a red/green 17th book I can hire (happy to pay...
I just had my annual NICEIC approved Contractor assessment yesterday. All went well I am glad to say. However the field engineer advised me that for next years assessment, in fact from Jan 2012, they will require contractors to have the new edition of BS7671. I protested as my BS7671 is only 12...
got my assessment coming up, can I just download the latest amendments rather than paying £80 for a new book every couple of years?
If so anyone got a link?
Thanks
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Need some advice on the max valves by BS7671.
When filling out test sheets theres a column that requires the maX Zs valves from the regs i also note the valve from the regs book pg 48 49. I do the calculation of x 0.8 and match that against my measured Zs on the cct. Is this wright...
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Not trying to nit pick....but.
Table 41.3 max Zs etc are at 100% values whereas GN3 table B.4 show 80% values but some of the values in GN3 are not even close to being rounded up.
For example a type C 32 amp bsen60898 = 0.72 in regs book
GN3 =0.62 for the same device.
but 0.72x 0.8=0.58 at best...
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Does anyone know if the guidance notes will be changing as well? I need a new book, and guidance notes but not if a new set are being produced.......
hi everyone.
ive been looking on line but cant seem to find the 2011 amendment, to save me buying a new book!?
has anyone got a link???
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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...
In amendment 1 of BS 7671 the BS1361 cartridge fuse is being replaced with the new BS88-3 fuse as part of over 700 changes. Another change is the replacement of the PIR form with the EICR form. My question is that after 1st January 2012 on the new EICR what version of BS7671 would have to be...
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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.
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Hello All,
as a struggling beginner it is very difficult to get everything that is needed becuase of limited funds, a pridicament which i am sure is familiar to most of us. With that in mind can anyone help me get my hands on a copy of the BS7671 and its admendment 1?
Many thanks
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Hi there,I have my nic assessment coming up soon and have question regarding certain certificates. I normally use the iet certs that you can print off the net but was wondering if you need to use the nic domestic eic + schedules (green ones)? I was going to buy some but for all the certs I need...
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One and all,
Can anyone tell me what code I should be using on a PIR for a bathroom fan that has not been vented to the external please?
It is a 4inch fan that has flexi ducting in to a loft.
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As some of you may know (and express appropriate disdain ;)) I am in the process of rewiring my own home. I am not an electrician by trade nor am I part of any Part P schemes ( I live in Scotland before anyone else tells me it's illegal ;) )
Anyway I have (for my own comfort mainly) been...
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Hi Guys
Does a 9.5kw shower require 6mm cable or 10mm shower is approx 10 mtrs away from consumer unit most of the cable will be ran in the loft space, I know its border line but what would you guys use......thanks in advance.
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