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    18th Edition Formula Questions - Any Genuine Examples

    Hi, Firstly, sorry if this post is in the wrong sub-forum group; if it is please advise where to place this thread. I've been studying for the 18th Ed. Regs course via XS Training and all is going really well. The only problem is that I've noticed all their practice material/questions haven't...
  2. J

    in service inspection and testing 5th edition

    Does anyone know off hand when the 5th edition is supposed to come out, with the lockdown I can't get an official response. The draft "in service inspection and testing 5th edition" was out late last year for comments, and as I haven't got a copy of that, I don't have the timescales that were...
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    18th edition needed

    Hi, Has any fellow trainees recently applied for JIB regrading after completing their NVQ. Tried claiming my card yesterday, but the ecs website is moaning about me not having the 18th, yet some of our apprentices have claimed their card without the 18th. I knew that new gold card applicants...
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    Advise on 3 day 18th edition course

    Hello. First post to forum so hi all. I have just finished my 2365 l2 and am looking at doing some domestic stuff whilst studying for my l3 and nvq. I have spoken to NICEIC who advised I need to do my 18th edition at which point with my l2 I can register as a Domestic Installer on their scheme...
  5. bigash

    18th Edition tester or not?

    I’m looking to get registered with the compétant persons scheme. I’m looking at testers and wondering if it’s worth the extra money to get a tester that tests b type RCDs. would the scheme pénalise me for not having an 18th fully compliant tester? wondering on what people’s views are.
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    18th edition RCD max disconnection times!!

    Hi all. I am seeing different figures here all over the net, table3a (p363) states a 30ma RCD has a trip time of 300ms max. So at 5x is the maximum 60ms? I seem to recall 200ms and 40ms for a 30ma and these are the figures I am seeing over the net... Please I just want the correct figures for...
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    18th edition for gas engineer

    Hi, Newbie on here so be gentle! So I’m a commercial gas engineer with over 20 years experience, so know my way around control panels etc and work on the electrical side on a daily basis, but have no formal training in electrics at all (don’t actually know how this is allowed!) anyway I am...
  8. Zdb

    Amendment 1 - 18th edition

    Zdb submitted a new resource: Amendment 1 - 18th edition - BS7671 Read more about this resource...
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    Where to do my 18th edition!

    So I've recently finished my level 3 and I've been having a good look online at the online course and the 3 day course from mainly two providers (tradeskills4u & niceic) but its bloody £400+!!!! I've been on YouTube watching alot of sparkyninjas walkthrough of the book and wondering why not just...
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    18th Edition Course - Pass

    Has anyone went on the course ran by PASS ? They are running the course local to me at a suitable date but was just wanting some feedback on them before I book.
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    Cable entry regs for Consumer Unit (18th edition)?

    We are about to install a Hager VML114 (14way, 100A switch disconnector incomer) and intend to populate with RCBOs. My understanding under 18th edition regs is that we need IP2X rating on the bottom of the Consumer Unit (prevent touch by fingers i.e. no gaps more than 1.25cm). We had been...
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    Wiring Regs 18 edition

    Hi Guys and Girls currently studying level 3 in college just want to know once I complete my NVQ and Am2 will I get the gold card or do I need to complete wiring regs aswell as I plan on moving to another country
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    UK 18th edition Exam layout

    Hi all. Currently awaiting to sit the 18th edition exam however I am doing the Exam Only as opposed to the course & exam. Could anyone tell me if the layout of exam includes the part of the book beside the question? I've included two pictures of the same question for reference, is the...
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    Electrician Jobs 18th Edition Contractor Needed

    We are looking for some reliable sub contractors in the Gerrards Cross area to help out our busy company. Own van and tools necessary. Good day rate. Contact David - 07526 705075
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    18th Edition Training

    Hi all, I'm looking for someone to do my 18th edition course with. Anyone got any suggestions? I'm located in Glasgow. Have seen this place advertising, but not sure if anyone has used them? 18th Edition Wiring Regulations BS7671:2018 3 Day Update | Skills Training Group -...
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    18th edition surgeprotection consumer unit

    I have recently been told that on new builds you must put in a surge protected consumer unit? How is this achieved? also has anyone put one in before?
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    Electrician provided 17th Edition EICR and says its ok

    He used AMTECH software to produce and said it's ok - the authorities will accept it. Makes no sense to me. Please advise.
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    Are 30mA split load consumer units non compliant under 18th edition

    Hi All, Just wanted to see what peoples opinion is is installing a 30ma Split load board compliant/ non compliant under the 18th Edition or you have to use RCBO's for each final circuit? BS7671:2018, Page 155 regulation 531.3.5.2 is a note which says on TN systems which states " Exept where...
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    UK Do I need to change to an 18th edition board when rewiring a house?

    Hi We are having a complete rewire of our house and also new wiring to the two-story extension that is being built. The Sparky has said we need to change our board to a metal cased 18th edition board. Our board is only 7 years old and has plenty of headroom for adding more devices. See...
  20. Robin Forsyth

    FuseBox 18th Edition Solutions

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