Hi all, if you have a consumer unit with holes in the top bigger than 1mm but it is butted up against the ceiling is this acceptable? as it is not readily accessible? but technically would be if you lifted upstairs floorboards?
Hi all, recently seen a wylex consumer unit install video, they use bush and couplings to connect to the pvc trunking running horizontal on the top on the consumer unit, is this necessary? They also show another option using strain relief grommets (inside the trunking going into the CU) How...
With next week forecast for rain, we thought we’d take a moment to explore what IP ratings are and why it is important to know their meaning.
In this blog, we look at the following topics:
What is an IP Rating?
Understanding IP Ratings
The common IP44 and IP65 ratings
The difference...
Hi All.
What is the best/preferred method when connecting 20mm conduit to a back box of a socket on an outside wall ?
I am connecting a BG Weatherproof Storm DP 13A socket to an outside wall, fed from socket directly behind the socket from the kitchen.
Would using a 20mm female or male...
Saw this yesterday whilst installing some IT network cables at a prestigious private school as part of a student accommodation renovation project. This is the top of a CU, not sure what IP rating this is to but it don’t comply with BS 7671🙈
Fitted a new Hotpoint washing machine in one of the holiday cottages today. I tipped it onto its side to remove the last of the packaging, and was very surprised to find that the entire bottom was open, except for a 40mm or so wide plastic frame all around the outside, and six easily accessible...
Hi guys, I sat a mock exam last week for the written 614 Inspection & testing (C&G L3). All was ok, but there was a question to state the minimum IP code for the front cover of a socket outlet. I'm not sure if this is something obvious or a trick question, but I can't find anything in the...
Hello,
Just a quick one hopefully. I had a job to test and the board was mounted off the wall by 2 battons of wood, so the back of the board would be about 2 inches from the wall. They have knocked out the 2 rear knockouts on the Wylex board which is an massive for the 8 cables going into the...
Hi lads,
question regarding the IPrating of equipment. Going on BS7671 18th edition. If I require a piece of equipment rated IP66 which is dust tight and protected against power water jets,does IP67 meet these requirements ? I have heard from other electricians that IP67,does not meet IP66...
Hi guys
New to this forum and thought I’d ask the powers to be on here for some advice.
Basically I’m on a job installing some electrical instruments. The instruments are quite small and have come with the gland body , lock nut and ip washer on the outside . The reason for this is to reduce...
What is the Minimum IP rating for wall mounted external industrial socket? It's to be outside & only used for plugging in a generator that will give house temporary power through a changeover switch in the case of power cuts.
Hi everyone I am going to be doing a job where I am fitting soffit lights. Problem is the customer has purchased lights which are IP20 rated. I would always fit IP65 rated lights outdoors but customer is adamant they want these lights in. Anyone have info on regulations regarding IP20 rated...
Hi guys,
got to do some work in a domestic property, and existing consumer unit has large hole where tails enter at bottom of cu, and therefore IP rating not met, Was going to use intumescent mastic, but it is a large hole, so feel expanding foam may be more useful. Just a bit unsure if it can...
At the Church I attend, two hand driers need replacing in the toilets. One is a sensible distance away from the nearest water - about 1.5m - while the other one is very close to a basin. I understand that a toilet - no bath or shower - is not subject to any special regulations. Nevertheless...
Hi guys,
Thought id share a recent eicr find with you.
An outside board controlling lamposts/flood lights, and yes the door is shut as fully as it will.
Copper is meant to be this colour right?
Who needs blanks?
Who needs armoured glands anyway?
The cable hanging down is live
Tim
Been working through the night on a rush job, just nicely getting to looking at the CU. It needs moving about a meter to the side. At the moment, the cables enter it from above, and all the knockouts have been removed on the top of it. This has obviously destroyed the IP rating of it. When I...
Hi guys, was in a job today replacing damaged (burnt out) lights in a large (-25*C) food storage freezer, the lights appeared to be waterproof as it had a rubber seal around the cover etc... But condensation still appears to be coming in somehow, just wondering if there was a light specific for...
Came across this today, sure the bag has done a reasonable job but not certain that Morrisons bags have an IP rating!
Going back in a couple of weeks to fit an RCD IP rated box!
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