Hi, just a quick question, to anybody using the ICertifi software, has anybody else noticed that the EIC certificates have now changed?
They now give a section on results page for “overcurrent protective device” and a seperate section for RCD this not allowing Rcbos to be recorded??? Also all...
I have a Single Phase Power box for a townhouse. When I read voltage across the Hot legs (A) and (B) to ground I get 123 volts with the main breaker turned off. With all the circuit breakers turned off and powering up the main breaker to the panel I still have 123 volts across both (A) and (B)...
Hello,
We have a load of PAT testing coming up,... unfortunately.
I'm aware that we have now moved from the 4th Edition to the 5th Edition of the code of practice (September).
Has much changed?
I’m intrigued by cable size calculations for my garden. The distance from my consumer unit at the front of the house to the garden is 14m (20m cable route). Garden is 34m long to the front of a shed. There will be other sockets, lighting, irrigation control used in the garden as well. I am...
A curious look at electrolysis
After reading the quotes below which I got from another forum, I ask these questions ~~~~~
"Non-integer-frequency crystals will work well, as long as the crystal's frequency is between the microcontroller's maximum and minimum crystal frequencies. The non-integer...
Hi, my daughter has a mitsubishi colt 1.1 litre 56 plate. Her car beeps 3 times and then changes the radio station. This has baffled me. Does anybody have any ideas please. Thank you.
Hi there,
I am having an issue with my 2014 Honda Vezel where the source on the radio would change by itself, that is, it would jump from FM to AM on its own.
Could someone advice me on what I should look for and how I can diagnose the issue.
Those that have them, Guidance Notes; how frequently are they actually updated (beside changing yellow to blue)?
I'm seriously considering getting some 17th edition GNs as they're a hell of a lot cheaper than the updated ones; if the actual content isn't changed then I just might but don't know...
Hi everyone, long term visitor to the forum but first time posting a question... be gentle
This question is with regards to the changes to the 18th edition certificates, which only require one disconnection time recorded.
When recording the highest value taken when carry out RCD tests, Reg...
I’m a retired Electrical Engineer (was MIEE when I worked) and worked on electrical systems in nuclear power stations so I consider myself competent to perform electrical work. However, I have never been registered to perform work on domestic electrical installations. A friend asked me if I...
Regulation 411.3.1.2
Metallic pipes entering the building having an insulating section at their entrance need not be connected to the protective equipotential bonding.
Question is what is meant by an insulation section at the entrance:
** enters in copper but then goes plastic?
**enters...
just asking as at a loose end and fancy a challenge and a different lifestyle bu the coast, seen another place but under offer converted in to a 3 bed for the owner 1 x 2 bed 1 x 1 bed and a 1 x studio for £780k, the figures add up for the rental income and then I can bum around for a bit more...
A video I stumbled upon for the main changes a domestic installer has outlined.
Question:
Can someone clarify, plastic Rawl plugs are not to be used now, due to fire regulations.
What would you use in exchange for your day to day fixings now?
The new 18th Edition has arrived and the Modecsoft team has started implementing the new changes proposed.
Our ElectricalOM Design Software will continue to support 17th Edition so the user can open projects carried out before the 18th edition.
A 18th edition - beta testing version will be...
Stumbled across this.. thought it may be of interest.
https://www.wiringregulations.net/uploaded_files/1216/images/Major_changes_within_the_New_18th_Edition_Wiring_Regulations_announced_by_The_IET.pdf
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