Hi everyone,
I was asked to fix a messed up ring. The client doesn't want to tear apart everything and asked if it will comply with the regs if it is done like this - Let's say we have a ring with three points and a spur from each point. The point is that the three points on the ring will be...
I have an EIC from a customer for a domestic property, dated Dec 2005, which covers the installation of a new consumer unit, to bring the installation up to date (at per the regulations in force at that time, stated as 2001 amended to 2004).
There are two socket circuits, would you have...
Hello Fellow Sparks.
Can anyone tell me what they do with their old regs books. As I've got amendment 2&3. I have done my 17th with amendment 2 so it's got lots of regs highlighted and a few calculations written in the book.
I have also done I&T with it so it's got lots of extra info in.
Thanks
Hi guys, I have the above for sale, new & unused (regs still have the plastic covering on). £60 (plus postage) to a good home. Just pm me if interested.
Regards.
PS sorry for posting in the main forum, forgot there was a "For sale" sub forum!
As title I have the new amendment 3 books for sale. I have given up on electrics so now these have to go. Not even used them yet.
Looking at £100 delivered for all 3.
thanks
Morning all...
Managed to avoid taking the 17th for a couple of years but now have to take it!
I'm going to just do the exam only as I'm passing all the test papers but they are all related to the BRB, possibly earlier. Does anyone know (have some links) where I could find more recent past...
Good old AMD 3 hey lads,
So here's the situation.
Need to install floor sockets and related circuits including under floor busbars tap offs ect to office area with loads of PCs connected via work stations and monitors.
RCBO's at the dist board would be in keeping with AMD 3 regulations on socket...
I'm newish to electrics, just going through my exams now. Neighbour asked a question which I couldn't answer easily or find out in the regs, wonder if you can help?
He's installing a sink and 3kW heater in his garage. All his sockets run off a ring, he can come off the ring and add a 13A...
Hello,
I have an 8.5kw electric shower I am replacing like for like. Upon reading the instructions the manufacturer stated the need for a RCD. The only RCD device I have in my system (2 bed house) is a 63a main RCD. This supplies all MCB's including the 40A shower MCB.
Is this adequate...
Hi fella's,
Well thrown on the scrap heap again from 5 years cards in doing BMS.Now I find myself out in the big wide world lacking now in the 17th Edition.Basically I need to do the course but would prefere a training centre near Reddish ,any idea's.
Evening all..
My assessor has at last insisted I take the 17th. He knows that I have the knowledge already as when he questions me I know the answers and also have a 101 scribbles all over BS7671 but.... he states his manager will now want to see the exam qulaification in black and white as...
I'm writing an EICR in a department store in London
one of the section boards has a sub-main made up with 4 x single core 95mm MICC cables.
I have snagged that the gland plate is steel and there are no slots in place to counter the eddy currents.
(the loading is only 15 amps per phase when...
Hi All
Just a quick question, I know BS7671 does not cover any marine electrical regulations, what standard does ship's electrics have to comply with and is there a similar publication for Marine Electrical Regulations/Standards?
Hello.
where can I find info in acceptable wall chasing. In other words, what can be done in terms of depth and length in a brick wall without causing structural damage. Im looking in OSG by beam holes and notches but can't seem to find what info im after.
THANKS
chris
Hi all
i have just installed a row of high frequency lights including emergency fittings
i have wired them to a key switch from the board to the loop and to a switch and back to the live
rrom the loop I have put a link to the A terminal I think perm live
when I switch on all normal lights...
Hi all.
I have purchase my new On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations, incorporating Amendment 3:2015) but still hasn't arrived yet.
So, maybe someone here is likely to know.
Are there any changes to main bonding conductors? Is the minimum still 6 mm CSA?
Many thanks.
Albert
Hi all.
I was thinking of getting this old fluke Robin 1653 but I am wondering if it's worth it.
Fluke Robin 1653 | eBay
Anybody has one of these? Any good/bad points about it?
Would like to hear any feedback about this unit if possible.
Regards,
Albert
Hi all.
Anyone here know if the new On-Site Guide (BS 7671:2008 Wiring Regulations, incorporating Amendment 3:2015) has a wired spiral for the spine, like the old one, or is it hard spine?
On their website it just looks like a page, can't really tell if its either spiral metal or hard...
are hallways classed as escape routes or bedrooms etc. not very clear on what rooms this will come under. what fixing can you get to go in mt2 trunking with 6mm as there is not a lot of space. also are these regs applicable now or is it when 18th edition comes out. all bit confusing. what about...
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