Evening all..
I am so used to the fact that there has to be Main bonding that I am struggling to not put it in in the following case:
Incoming pipe is plastic. The builder has then fitted a plastic stopcock (inside the house) and then a mixture of plastic and copper from there (see pic).
I...
Hi all,
I'm looking at electrifying my garden buildings: a garage a couple of metres from the house with concrete ground inbetween, then a workshop/office 20m away at the bottom of the garden, plus a couple of sockets/lights on the way.
I will absolutely have a registered electrician in to do...
A customer wants a house refurbished. Attached is a photo of the existing Consumer Unit. three circuits are protected by an RCCB (an old type of RCD) and two aren't. I have recommended a new Consumer Unit with full RCD protection. Is there any way the existing can be made to conform?
Taking my 18th in a few weeks, studying 17th past papers and know the book very well as most of scope will be on that I assume, however anyone familiar with the new additions concerning under floor/wall heating elements bonding requirements and energy efficiency regs.
Hey guys,
This is at very early planning stages, but I am looking into the feasibility of installing a smart bathroom mirror TV.
What I am looking at is installing a monitor/TV behind a two way mirror.
It would be further than 60cm away from the bathroom tap so I believe it counts as being...
Got this link via a thread elsewhere, gets interesting around 15.30
Parliamentlive.tv - http://parliamentlive.tv/event/index/98ffbe65-3dc7-428f-85ba-27e616da6f55
Well lets see if anything changes
I've been doing a bit of research on the standard British 3-pin plug under BS1363 as I would like to know exactly what is/isn't compliant so I can advise customers if I spot an appliance using a substandard plug.
I know there are basic and well-known considerations such as:- live pins must be...
hello I've seen the page at the back of the regs book but nothing explains can you -
Have a spured socket off the ring using one cable and then put a fused spur after the spur and then feed additional sockets after the spir
I have a quick question which I wondered if anybody would be kind enough to answer for me.
I'm looking to buy an electric car and would need to get a car charger installed on the outside of my garage wall so I posted on an electrical car forum and have been told our electrical setup may not be...
Hi just wondered if any one could settle this disagreement me and another sparky I work with are having.
Basically do lighting circuits need rcd protection? The circuits I am on about are already existing (doing eicr?) and it is all surface mounted in pc trunking one of the circuits goes into a...
I bought a new build from a national home builder at the start of this year. The house was built in December 16 and signed off in December too. I've had a bit of bother about the house as a whole and am in the middle of arguing with there tech team. In the house there is a plastic DB fitted...
Hi everyone
I've been out the business a long time and am rusty on regs. Perhaps someone can assist?
My son has an armoured cable fed from his house CU via a dedicated mcb to his detached garage.
This cable is connected to a 'Lewden' 'garage' CU consisting of a 6A mcb feeding two small...
Hi Forum,
Could you help me in locating a free copy or download of the wiring regs for Small Craft electrical systems.
Particularly, ISO 10133:2012 and ISO 13297:2014 which i think (i may be wrong) are the most recent versions. If not a copy of most recent would be much appreciated.
Thanks
Rob
With all the rules and regulations about getting cards for working on site etc, I wondered what are the rules for drinking Alcohol and site work, for example are you allowed to have a pint at lunch time, would you be allowed back on site? I only ask because as you may guess it's been a long time...
Saw this advert posted on another forum. One or two problems here!
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hi guys, im new here so any help would be appreciated, ill kick it off with asking for any advice on NICEIC Assessments, i am due to be assessed by the NICEIC to be a company QS and am a bit of a flapper when it comes to people watching over me, any advice or pointers on what he will be...
Hi all,
I have just bought a house with the intention of selling on.
So I am wondering-
if I add more sockets to the system rather then replacing all the wiring
If I make sure the light in bathroom is outside the required zones
Put a combi boiler in so that there is no need for electric shower...
I'm a Facilities Manager and not an electrician though I do have some electrical qualifications of some years ago. I wonder if anyone would like to give their views on the requirements if any, for the retention, updating and provision of electrical drawings requirements for inspection and...
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