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  1. D

    C2 code for no RCDs?

    I have recently had an EICR on my tenanted 1st floor purpose-built flat, built in 1995. I have received C2 codes for lack of RCD as follows: 5.14 No RCD for additional protection 6.18(a) No RCD for socket-outlets 6.18(b) No RCD for supplies for mobile equipment for use outdoors (this is a 1st...
  2. old man sparky

    Plastic consumer units and how to code them

    Good old amendment 3 and the demise of all that's plastic, we have seen many discussions on the good old plastic consumer units, so now for those EICR's where plastic has and will be around for quite some time, SO !! We all seem to have slightly differing views on this, but here goes. C2 if...
  3. EricMark

    RCD's how to test and when required, and what code?

    I know how I was taught to test a RCD, 6 tests in all two no go, two under 300 mS and 2 under 40 mS with no load. But thinking about it not so sure on the no load? We are told there are 5 common types with some others not seen much, type S, AC, A, F, and C. OK type S not used much now, but when...
  4. Michaelp

    Megger MFT1721 FUS fault code

    Today i had the megger dropped from a meter height and is now showing the FUS code. Checked the fuses, Both are good. Contacts look very good. New batteries installed but still get the same code. I did the reset just in case but no results. This Megger is not in the warranty, is quite old and...
  5. C

    Code based rewiring requirements for home renovations.

    Planning a home renovation where about half the house is being significantly altered (moving walls etc). All of the wiring, outlets, fixtures, and switches in those alteration areas will be replaced and a new electrical panel will be installed. The other half of the house just gets new outlets...
  6. old man sparky

    How to code this one ?

    Luckily we caught this before any water had actually entered. That's a humidity trap left on the top, nicely spilling over onto the C/U and leaving an obvious rust stain down its side. We had a word with the tenant and left her in no doubt as to why this is a massive NO NO !! So my question...
  7. R

    Wife Code for black pvc with separate earth run to socket?

    Morning all, I have been to look at a job this morning to rewire a radial feed supplying two socket outlets off a 20 mcb. The cable from the board is a black pvc 2 core cable(does not look like copper) and has a separate earth run back to the met. I am currently doing my 2392 and hope to start...
  8. mattg4321

    Code for 'taped joint' above downlights - no access above

    Load of downlights in a flat, all taped connector block joints. No enclosures. No access above as it's a suspended ceiling with concrete above. Normally I'd be thinking C2, but I'm struggling to see the potential danger here so veering towards C3. Is there any written guidance on this...
  9. B

    Code for bonding?

    Gas bonded with 10mm at front of flat, boiler at back of flat where a 6mm has been linked from it to an extraneous cold water pipe in bathroom. No other extraneous water pipes in flat. All continuity good but using the gas pipe as a conductor to link to water pipe. C3 for 6mm C3 for non...
  10. mattg4321

    EICR code for inaccessible earth rod

    Come across this a couple of times recently whilst doing eicr’s. Everything all ok except there is no access to the (presumably) earth rod. The cable just disappears under a patio. Of course it may not even be an earth rod. It could be a plate or something. I’ve been giving these a C3 as I...
  11. C

    Code vs. Best Practice

    I am a first year electrician apprentice here. I work for a small company so my pool to draw experience from is critical and I'm trying learn as much as I can as quickly as I can. I'm reading the code book so I am aware what the bare minimum is but what resources would you recommend for best...
  12. G

    Texecom veritas R8, lost engineers code, how do you factory reset?

    Texecom veritas R8, lost engineers code, how do you factory reset. End user code works ok, but cannot reset without engineers code. can anyone help??
  13. B

    EICR RCD 63A exceeded by breaker total code

    As per title, what code do you think is applicable when a 63A RCD has a 40, 32, 6 & 20A breakers? And gas not bonded but was required at time of building (2012) although not now?
  14. nyDIYelectric1

    Adding electric to thin interior basement wall ( w/ furring strips)

    It's common in the US to build interior basement walls on masonry using furring strips covered with sheet rock. Is there a proper way to add electical outlets to these walls and is it required by code?
  15. NellyManjaro

    BS3871 on EICR classifiaction code?

    I have searched for an answer to this question but to no prevail. BS3871's.... should these be changed? I have just done an EICR on a board with these and no RCD for lights serving bathroom but it has an RCD protecting all sockets, shower and the cooker circuit... now I have given 2 x C2 codes...
  16. D

    EICR code?

    C3..service head requires improvement or not??
  17. HappyHippyDad

    Earth rod 'probably' buried under conservatory, which code?

    I have just carried out an EICR. Earthing is TT. A 4mm green/yellow conductor leaves the CU and disappears under the conservatory, I get 158Ω when I do a Ze test. There is a 10mm that goes to both gas and water. ZS tests are around 40Ω 's on sockets/lights. I started a similar thread some...
  18. M

    VA 2015 code Question with bonding and grounding for service upgrade

    Hello, I am working in the state of VA and they use the 2015 State of VA code. I am upgrading to a 400 amp service the meter base supports two panels dual lugs in it. One panel will be a 200 breaker "MAIN" and other will be future use. I know how to wire most of it but really unsure how I would...
  19. J

    EICR code

    When doing an EICR what code (if any) would you guys give to a piece of twin and earth cable in a duct outside. The duct runs from the side of the house approx 10 metres to the detached garage. The cable is exposed for about half a meter where it comes out of house wall where it is clipped and...
  20. K

    neutral connected to ground at outlet, does this violate code ?

    I have an outlet in my home that is wired in a non standard manner. Its neutral and ground are connected together based on the wiring diagram below. Please note I have identified the root cause of the 40V and 17V and fixed it. So I got 120V between hot and ground, 0V between neutral and ground...
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