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  1. Tuttle

    Reference Method - Schedule of Test Results - CU change

    Amendment 1 added a "Reference Method" column to the schedule of test results and while this makes perfect sense for new installs I am a little confused about what should be entered into this column for consumer unit changes, i.e. where you can't see all the cable runs so can't be sure what the...
  2. Worcester

    New Cost Effective Installation Method?

    If you are looking for a cheap installation method, the germans have a way: Montage einer Photovoltaikanlage der Firma Würth Solar mit CIS- Modulen - YouTube Mind you I have seen a couple of UK installers do it this way too!
  3. E

    reference method explained

    This is a page I wrote to help the people at work understand the reference method. Hope its of some help to others Reference methods for domestic installations The reference method box on the EICR is there to indicate how the particular circuit is installed. This then allows us to verify that...
  4. N

    Best method for smokies

    Ok let's try to do this without getting any "Get of you DIYer your not getting any answers from us!" I am not a DIYer. So I was wondering how people normally connect there smoke alarms, Do you connect the twin and earths in a junction box. Or do you use a chock box or do you just get one of...
  5. 1Justin

    Constructive diversity calcs. - OSG method or just keep it reasonable?

    Diversity. How do you tend to justify domestic installations when you come across what seems to be really common 60A BS1361 supplier fuses, where it all looks too tight according to recommendations in OSG? Say we find 30A ring upstairs and 30A ring downstairs for starters. (plus 2 x lights...
  6. kkkkk

    Earth Electrode Test - is there a simple method?

    Hi all Can you tell me if there is a cheap and easy way of testing an earth electrode, without the expense (which I can't afford yet!!!) of buying a dedicated tester? This is one person's recommendation, tell me what you think: "Anyone with a bit of electrical common sense, knowledge of...
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    megger 1720

    Megger 1720 Just got one of these. How to do ze I was doing it on l/pe z with red and green lead but was getting a big difference between reading with my old megger. Both calebrated. Normal test procedure used. Main earth diaconnected However i phoned megger tech and they said use red and...
  8. S

    What installation method is this - which one of these electricians is wrong ?

    Hi My company recently required an electrician to install a new 32A 400V socket in our workshop. The guy who did the job, installed 32A, 3-pole circuit braker, type C and 2.5mm SWA cable, as he was confident to use the installation method reference 'E' in his calculations. The thing is, that...
  9. E

    10.5kw shower

    Yesterday smelt a weird smell of burning/melted plastic in my bathroom after some looking about realised was the shower pull cord opened it to the the incoming live insulation completely melted an charred and the pull cord terminal melted shower was installed about 3/4 years ago but recent board...
  10. I

    8.5kw shower 6mm2 cable on 32amp mcb ????

    hi there after some advice re the above problem when just doing a simple like for like shower replacement, as it keeps cropping up. 8.5kw showers, 6mm2 cable protected via a 32amp MCB. now i would usally protect a 8.5kw shower with a 40a mcb on a 6mm cable (ref mthod c) . now i know a 8.5kw...
  11. P

    shower mcb question

    hi, just needed a bit of advice. ive bought a 10.5kw shower installed it with 10mm cable and a 45a pull cord. I cant seem to find a 45a legrand mcb anyway will it be okay to use a 50a legrand one? thanks paul
  12. C

    Moving CU all cable too short, acceptable method.

    Looked at a job today where the elderly occupants have the old rewirable fusebox tucked away high in a kitchen cupboard where neither of them can reach, or replace the fiddly fuse wire. They've asked me to price up replacing the CU with a split RCD unit but would also like it lowering so they...
  13. D

    Reference Method For Cables enclosed in plaster

    Can somebody advise what refence method is given to Cables In plaster ?
  14. S

    Installation Reference Method

    Hi What is the installation reference method for flat T&E cable, with capping and buried in plaster, am I correct in thinking it is method C as all the others in table F6 (page 150) in the OSG refer to insulation? Steve
  15. O

    your preferred method for external sockets

    guys whats your preference when fitting external accessories (sockets particularly)? do you straight rear entry with cable and cake in silicone to prevent ingress do you fit the masterseal cable entry grommet are you a conduit man right through wall and into box sure there is a couple others...
  16. R

    Reference method

    Reference method for running an RFC through plastic trunking (B?) and does a grouping factor apply, i.e. is it one circuit or two cables?
  17. B

    Which Reference method

    Hi, designing my first small installation which i will be using for my first assessment with Elecsa/NECEIC etc ( any thoughts on which way to go appreciated). Installation is in an oak wooden framed and mostly glass conservatory with instruction of no visible wiring please! The obvious way...
  18. T

    tt best method cheapest method?

    i was just wondering where do people buy there s type td rcd's from? there seems alot of different prices on line from 30 pounds to 80 pounds. i have split load cu with two 63 amp 30ma rcd's on a tt installation, original rcd is 80amp 30ma so trips out when a fault. could i use 80 amp stype...
  19. S

    New Consumer Unit - Generic Schedule of Test Results - Reference Method

    Just trying to get something straight in my mind. I've been looking at the Electrical Safety Council's Guidance 6 for changing a consumer unit in a domestic premises. They say that if the customer does not wish for a full EICR then the pre-work survey required before the CU change should...
  20. calpol91

    Providing a risk assesment and method statement for a customer?!

    Hi guys. I've been trying to organise abit of pat testing with a customer, and he's asked if I can show him a risk assessment, method statement, and my public liability certs... Now the final one is easy, but the first two? He already asked to see my electrical certs (which you don't need for...

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