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  1. P

    Do crimped connections in a choc box in an inaccesssible location comply with regulations?

    The relevant regulations are I think as follows: BS 7671 513.1: cable joints must be accessible except where allowed by 526.3 which is covered by ... BS 7671 526.3 (iv) joints made by welding, soldering, brazing or compression (which covers crimped connections) So far so good. But: 526.5...
  2. B

    Domestic Electric Vehicle charger and special location

    The company i work for say that a domestic Electric Vehicle charger is not to be recorded as a special location on the certificate. Is this correct? I've made the argument that the installation requires consideration of the requirments laid out in section 7, therefor it is deemed a special...
  3. timhoward

    Distribution circuits in Section 705 location, RCD needed?

    I just want to check how I should be interpreting section 705. 705.411.1 states required disconnection devices, the first two indents covering final circuits and sockets, requiring 30ma and 100ma RCD's depending on rating of socket. Indent 3 says " all other circuits" need 300ma RCD. Does that...
  4. I

    UK Is this meter and consumer unit location safe and upto spec? (kitchen cabinet, water pipes)

    Hello, I am renovating my kitchen and looking for advice on best placement of the meter and consumer unit. I am primarily concerned with: Building regs Electrical regs Fire safety It's just a simple dwelling, not HMO or anything. Currently, the meter and consumer unit is inside of a brick...
  5. O

    Fire alarm void protection location

    I'm about to start first fixing this fire alarm in the industrial unit we are wiring, at the moment its totally empty and eventually will have a grid ceiling in. The dimensions are about 12M x 5M and the loft space will be open. The (quite new) fire alarm that had been fitted (but ripped out)...
  6. P

    Location for shower isolation switch

    This could possible have been a poll, but really just opening up for suggestions and feedback on where folks think an isolation switch for an electric shower should be located. Some obvious choices are: Pull cord inside bathroom Wall switch inside bathroom (outside of zones, obviously) Wall...
  7. sythai

    Myenergi Harvi.... location advise

    Hi Guys Been asked to install Eddi & Harvi units, for TP new build we're just finishing off. PV inverter is down in basement plant room right next to Eddi. Question is can I hook up my Harvi CT's on any of the cables at the inverter ? Hoping so as DB/ tails are located fair distance away and...
  8. K

    Wire GFCI location for Hot-tub?

    Hello and thank you for your time. In the picture, the 6/3 gauge NMD wire is running though the basement ceiling and out of the house into the backyard. Its about 13 in off the ground and about 20 in away from the water line. I have some extra wire slack temporary taped up and covered with a...
  9. R

    Supply Cable Location

    the electric supply cable to my property is fixed to an external wall and is with touching distance from an open window. Is there a minimum safety distance requirement or is this ok? Thanks for any advice
  10. Yanman

    Hand dryer spur location

    Hi guys I am wiring Some toilets in an office building and I have the dyson airblade where the cable comes back of the unit. Is it acceptable if I have the spur for hand dryer in an acces panel at the same toilet? Or should be by the hand dryer?
  11. K

    Location of Emergency Shutoff for Solar Project

    Hi!! I'm trying to complete a one line diagram to appease my electric company (AEP Texas). AEP is telling me: " 1) Please note that the AC Disconnect cannot be connected directly to the meter; it must go thru the service panel. One Line will need to be revised. 2) NOTE: If a side line tap is...
  12. N

    location of main switch in consumer unit

    hi there - i have a consumer unit where the main switch is located in the middle of the consumer unit. I usually see the main switch on either the right or the left and i wondered if it is acceptable from an EICR point of view having it in the middle ? I attach a picture Also i just wanted...
  13. R

    Distribution boards location

    Hi, I have never come across this before but is it OK to put a DB on the ceiling. We have had some cabins in and the db's are all on the ceiling. I have said this is wrong but my supervisor insists it is OK. Any input would be appreciated.
  14. Rockingit

    When is a special location (701 / 702) not a special location?!

    Here’s an interesting one: Plastic bath tub, full of water, being heated by a submersible element, plugged into a mains extension (so a plug connection less than 3m). Not domestic and no real zones as such (for arguments sake, imagine putting a paddling pool inside a garage, it’s that kind of...
  15. T

    Verso spd location on the din rail

    On the verso cu wiring diagram the spd is not after the main switch? Does the spd not have to be upstream of the rcbos
  16. HappyHippyDad

    where is the regulation for must be 'suitable for location'?

    Scenario... 2 x switched fused spurs located in a shower room. They are 610mm from side of shower, so outside zones. However, they could still get water on them from the shower so I don't feel they are suitable for the location. I can't find a reg for this though. is there one? I realise...
  17. P

    Ring Doorbell Transformer Location

    Is it acceptable to mount a ring doorbell transformer in a double back box with a flush cover / fused switch? I can’t get the wires back to the CU and don’t want a large box sticking out the wall. Thanks
  18. K

    UK Electric Car charger Location

    Hi Thanks for providing the forum... Wonder if anyone here knows the regs on the installation of a 7Kw car charger, in so far as where it can be placed. My indoor consumer unit, has a 7K shower in it, upgrated by housing assosiation they fitted rcd on lights... Im thinking its too far away...
  19. J

    Wet or damp location

    Upgrading old supply fans and I see they used rigid conduit. I would consider this area to be a damp or wet location. The only water source is for the cooling coils and there is a drip pan to collect any water. Is ths area considered a wet location because on that? Also the existing rigid is...
  20. M

    Lithonia Recessed Grid Wet Location 2x2, 10,000Lumens, Dimmable fixtures for sale

    I have 55 brand new in box, never used light fixtures that are on sale for lower than market. These were purchased under the wrong spec. (10,000 lumens instead of 1,000 Lumens) and need a home. These are great for large high warehouses or locations that need bright lighting. Model Specs-...
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