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  1. L

    what its minimum height of a consumer unit..

    Hi all. Customer asking me to fix 3 phase consumer unit on a new shop . Its brand new installation . He want to use every part of shops and he asking me to go as lover as possible. Anyone know what its minimum height of bottom of consumer unit i can go in comercial installation.
  2. C

    Minimum qualifications for electricians?

    Morning Ive been asked to help out with recruitment of electricians at work and Im having trouble with some of the CVs we are getting. My understanding was to be a qualified electrician you need An NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) A Level 3 technical certificate (C&G, ONC, HNC) 18th Edition We...
  3. ozgyrex

    3 phase lead-in minimum gauge

    Hi guys, We're starting a build in Queensland of an all electric house and will have some pretty large loads so we're hooking up a 3-phase supply. Some of the large loads include a 22kW 3 phase electric vehicle charger, 3 phase ducted A/C, heat pump pool heater, heat pump HWS, induction cooktop...
  4. N

    is there a minimum number of sockets on a radial

    Fault finding today, no continuity on a FRC turns out to be 1 complete leg of the ring is simply not there. cant run new cable in due to decor/tiled floor I was going to split the remaining sockets into 2 radials which would mean 1 radial with 3 sockets and 1 radial with only 1 socket this...
  5. B

    Any way to overcome the minimum load for an LED dimmer switch?

    Per this document: https://www.lutron.com/TechnicalDocumentLibrary/048487.pdf I guess dimmer switches have a minimum load required for operation. I believe this is the problem I have run up against. In replacing the halogen bulbs in my light fixture with all LEDs functionality ceases. The...
  6. S

    Minimum training and supervised work for registraion with EWRB

    Hi everybody. A newbie here. So, please point to me if I am in the wrong room. I am really considering applying for registration with the EWRB in New Zealand. I am living in Melbourne at the moment but I have worked in Hong Kong for a long time. From what I understand so far, the process...
  7. Spoon

    Minimum distance between electrical enclosures

    Hi people, I'm having a brain fart moment. What is the minimum distance between enclosures, with doors that are facing each other? In EN60204-1:2006+A1:2009 section 11.5 said " In the case where such parts are present on both sides on the access way, the clear width shall be at least 1.5 m."...
  8. S

    Industries that exceed the minimum requirements for Emergecy Light Testing?

    Good morning, Is anyone aware of any industries (or even companies) that exceed the minimum requirements of testing emergency lighting devices as laid out by NFPA 101 Sec 7.9.3. In other words, are there industries such as hospitals or schools that test their EM devices more that once a month...
  9. NellyManjaro

    EICR minimum for rental properties

    Just a quick one I have done many EICR tests with the latest legislation regarding rentals BUT I have had a few phone calls from estate agents/landlords asking me to look at a certificate they have... Many a time they are 2/3 pages with next to no info One just now is 2 pages with no...
  10. G

    Minimum cleat spacing.

    I have been extremely lucky and managed to pull in a 10mm SWA the full height of an ex bank, from ground floor, through the first floor and into the loft behind a stand off, metal frame plasterboard wall. I had to make access points at ground and ceiling level to feed through, the run is pretty...
  11. M

    What should be the minimum resistance required between 3 phase and grounding (connecting wire to earth)

    Hi I am new to electrical engineering. I want to measure the 3 phase voltage near the water pumpset motors. I have connected phase lines to earth through a diode and six 1 mega ohm resistors (measuring the voltage across resistor). The same earthing wire is connected to ground in my dc circuit...
  12. A

    Minimum earth for tncs

    Hi all, need some help as I'm having a blank. Replacing a consumer unit on a tncs that currently has a run of 2.5 metre tails 16mm tails and 10mm earth. I don't want to waste money for no reason replacing them if not necessary, I know a lot of people would fit 25mm and 16mm earth but the supply...
  13. Lister1987

    Check Understanding; Minimum alarm requirements for private rent sector

    Just want someone to sanity check me here; my understanding is that battery powered detectors are not permitted in the private rent sector - they're fine if you own/live in the property yourself but the minute it becomes private rent then the minimum requirement is LD3 - Mains Powered (with or...
  14. hey-hey-my-my

    Trouble with charging a large 12v battery

    Hello! I recently upgraded the 110ah battery in my camper van for a 260ah AGM one. My solar panels (200w via MPPT, soon to be doubled) struggle to keep up with my consumption, so once a week I hook up the battery to mains using CTEK's 5A charger, which supports AGM batteries but is not...
  15. D

    Minimum electrical certification

    Hi Guys. Was curious to know what the minimum certification required to legally work domestically? And if there are any fast track courses? Thanks
  16. D

    Minimum set of qualifications to trade/work in homes?

    I get different answers to this every time. Some say you *have* to be a member of an approved trader body (NICEIC etc), some say you only have to have the regulations (now 18th) and even a diploma is not absolutely necessary. What is *absolutely* necessary? If you job in homes, which body...
  17. S

    DOMESTIC INSTALLER BARE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

    Hi and happy new year to all, Apologies if this has been asked before, I have been around electrics all my life in a DIY capacity, learnt from competent electricians over the years, Now I hope to gain the required qualification, my question to you is simply ... What are the bare minimum steps...
  18. sparkless

    minimum sockets required

    Hi guys, I've always read the minimum sockets in a bedroom of three or four sockets, dependant on size of room. I only fit doubles. My friend has just moved into a brand new home and they only have two doubles per room, How do you lot define the regs? 4 sockets or 4 doubles? House is only a...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Understanding minimum CPC requirements?

    My assessor said that the minimum CSA for a Main earthing conductor for a TT was 16mm. I questioned this as I thought it was 4mm. Regulation 542.3.1 states every earthing conductor shall comply with section 543. Section 543 refers mainly to the adiabatic (reg 543.1.3) or reg 543.1.4 (table...
  20. Sparksaflyin

    Me in a nutshell (with minimum of 20 characters)

    Morning again fellas. I’m being promoted to introduce myself so I thought I’d better. My names liam and I’m an electrician (obviously) from Leigh on sea. I’ve recently started my own business and am in the process of revising for my 2396. I want to move more in the direction of designing, so...

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