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    UK Acceptable ways to terminate SWA - standard practice question

    Hello folks Inhave my 18th Edition and Part P l, but I dont trade as a sparks. I have a question about best practice for terminating SWA. I am currently installing a connection to my new workshop. (I used to be STROMA registered years back, will likely reregister to sign off myself). 16mm...
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    Updated best practice guide #4

    Folks it seems that we now have Issue 7 of the BPG#4 on EICR. Trying to compare them shows only minor changes, but those of note are: Page 9 Note: The use of photographic evidence in ‘remarks’ column of the test schedule. relation to the observations noted would be advantageous. Page 14 It...
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    Best practice earthing metal plates and/or back boxes - fly lead or not?

    Hello everyone, Following on from my previous post where I received advice on taking a spur off a 40a feed (thank you). I performed the work today, installing a surface fixed metal faceplate and back box. When terminating to create the spur (tight fit into terminals with both 6mm and 2.5mm!)...
  4. rrafluap

    SWA Internal Switch, best practice

    Hi, I'm going to be installing an outdoor socket, have no problem with the outdoor/socket side, but when bringing the internal end or the SWA into the property, need to be able to switch it. Only have hollow plasterboard void to mount fused switched spur to. But unsure of how I should terminate...
  5. D

    Is this Bad Practice

    Guys Need some advice please. I was asked last week to investigate a burning smell in a toilet turned out it was an extract fan one of 2 The setup is a twin set of fans lead and standby the only time the standby fan comes on is if the lead fan fails the standby fan simply overheated as it had...
  6. S

    Which board to practice on?

    HI I didn't know where to post this. I am doing level 1 elec installation course in college. But I want to practice home as well. What kind of woodern board do we practice in college ? So i can pick one up from BnQ. Thanks
  7. D

    The use of this -- in practice

    So I'm an extremely well seasoned electrician - and pretty much thought I could do a workmanlike job of the majority of skills expected . Conduit wiring . Trunking cabling – well it's endless as you all well know ! There are school boy mistakes we all have made , and still make time and...
  8. ChrizK

    Electrial Rf interference, theory and practice of using Ferrite Ring Cores 'choke'

    I appreciate that @mark641 asked how ferrite cores work here, answered by @Lucien Nunes , but TBH, it is at a deeper level than I need. My question is more so in regard to the practical use of them. I (unfortunately) bought a Road Angel Halo Pro dashcam ...I bet you can already guess the...
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    New edition of Best Practice Guide #4

    I see the BPG#4 has been updated and just taking a look over it now. However, I am not a fan of the new layout (EICR report style of list) as it lacks some of the example photos of the previous edition that made it more generally readable to non-electricians. The colour coding is a nice touch...
  10. newfutile

    best practice guide 4 (new edition)

    in the old bpg4 it stated Absence of supplementary bonding for installed Class II equipment where required (such as in a location containing a bath or shower), in case the equipment is replaced with Class I equipment in the future. as: Non-compliances with the current edition of BS 7671 that do...
  11. JBW175

    Link to new best practice guide 4

    Don’t know if it’s been posted yet, but here’s a link to the new guidance for I&T from Electrical Safety First; Best practice guide 4. https://www.----------------------------/media/3snlkv1x/best-practice-guide-4-issue-6.pdf 😎👍
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    What's common practice with IR tests on lighting circuits?

    I had just installed a heat alarm on the downstairs lighting circuit during a kitchen rewire. The new kitchen ring / cooker circuit I tested IR for L-N and N-E at 500v, fine, but the DS lighting circuit consisted solely of 21 LED downlights, in various rooms and the alarm. All of which say do...
  13. newfutile

    Best practice guide 4 update

    I have emailed electrical safety first regarding the BPG4 update : i have just received the reply Hi, It should be published in the next couple of weeks – it is in artwork and out for comment with the signatories. Regards, Enquiries
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    18th Edition practice exams - great site

    Note i am not affiliated with this site at all, get no kickbacks for recommending it etc. This site has loads of practice exams for the 18th edition for just 20 quid. I used its sister site for my CSCS card when i did that way back when. For my CSCS i did nothing but practice exams and passed...
  15. J

    Bad practice FCU to lighting circuit

    What are your guys thoughts on this a 13amp FCU feeding of a ring feeding a light. I know usually people fuse at 3amp but if unlikely to cause overload does it actually have to be fused down?
  16. J

    What’s best practice terminating 2 earths

    Hi guys what’s best practice when you’ve got a CPC and the fly lead of the swa for the armour and the cores are too big to terminate into the earth bar of a consumer unit?
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    3 way lighting, good practice

    Hello everyone! I need a bit of advice please. I am having some renovations done on my house, i need your advice guys how to correctly wire 3 way switching for upstairs and downstairs light? on the ground hall i have 2-2way switches 1 is 1 gang ,(next to entry door,) another one is 2 gang...
  18. Mark42

    Multiple control stations for one three phase compressor. Best practice?

    I'm refurbishing my own workshops and fitting a new central three phase compressor and three phase dust extractor. Both these appliances will be controlled by remote START/STOP switches, next to multiple compressed air and vacuum points, which may be in different buildings. For future-proofing...
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  19. R

    2391 multiple choice practice papers

    I dont suppose anyone has got any past 2391 multiple choice exam papers or simulators they wouldnt mind sharing. I've got quite a few but could always do with some more Fingers crossed
  20. C

    Code vs. Best Practice

    I am a first year electrician apprentice here. I work for a small company so my pool to draw experience from is critical and I'm trying learn as much as I can as quickly as I can. I'm reading the code book so I am aware what the bare minimum is but what resources would you recommend for best...
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