As I understand it, they should have their own dedicated RCD
After asking Mr Google I found this reference fro 17th Edition 2010Low Voltage Airflow Fans – Be Extra Safe
The Airflow range of SELV (Safety Extra Low Voltage) fans fully comply with the current IEE wiring regulations 17th edition...
So was having a discussion at work today about the different requirements our industry has. All gas engineers must be gas safe registered to carry out work on gas installations.
I know it's not mandatory for an electrician to have a JIB card but can anyone remind me if you need to have the...
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I have been working on petrol stations for about a year now but came across something for the first time to my knowledge petrol stations needed to be on a tt earthing (Earth electrode) arrangement and protected by rcd 4 pole main switch now I came across a petrol station on a...
Hi all. Just wondered what the best price is that people have paid for the new regs book and where from. Cheers. Also, strangely, the return button on my computer seems to have no effect in the post typing box (hence all on one paragraph).
Was hoping for some advice on Scottish system. I have worked under part p regime for a number of years but have now moved .
About to complete purchase of a flat in Glasgow that I would like to fit a new CU to replace rewireable unit.
Research suggests that I need to contact Glasgow City...
Hi, I wanted to get a 2nd opinion relating to an extension.
The Building controller is asking if the installer is Part P registered.
It was explained that the Electrician has a 2391 and 17th Edition and many years of experience which would mean they were considered to be competent.
This person...
Hi I dont understand tge exception for socket outlets upto 20A from rcd protection by putting a sticker on it.
what sort if labeling could you put on it? Im in a factory where we put lots of 16A socket outlrts
trouble is they plug in moveable machines that have natural earth leakage and means...
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As yet i don’t have the new regs book so I thought i would post my question.
I have a client that manages a block of flats. Its a mid 80s block that has one entrance/exit. As you walk in the font door the clients wants the current lights to come on as walk in. which is fine i was just...
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Once again I’m looking for your expertise to resolve the following application.
A local supply Authority has supplied a single phase 8Kw TN-C-S supply via a cut out, to which we have to terminate a 35mm2 3 core SWA cable to be buried underground. The cable cannot be easily...
I know there is a lot out there who say that installations that were installed to a earlier regulation do not have to be brought up to the current if it was designed and installed to an earlier version.
My issue with this is:
1) You would have to know exactly when the installation was designed...
Hello Chaps,
I'd like to do the 4th March course but they need a few more candidates to confirm that it will run. It's a good price and well worth a day's effort to get a C&G certificate. Could help electrician's to prove due diligence/competence if needed in the future. If anyone is...
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I'm looking for some advice on what to do, I had my property re-wired this year and I'm making good as I go from room to room with the decorating. I have found some issues which I believe aren't really acceptable especially since the installer has inspected and tested the re-wire and...
I had the misfortune of drilling through cabling several days ago (on more than one occasion). Unfortunately it was not until the very last point that I tripped the fuse box and the power went. On bringing in an electrician he was shocked to see the cabling set up as it was, stating it left me...
Can anyone give me the formula with ref to Appendix 14 of the regs??
Near the bottom of that page it says accurate calculation of Zs with
respect to load current and conductor temp.thanks
Hi All, My son is looking for a copy of the 17th Edition regs, so before I go out and buy a brand new copy, I thought I'd check if anyone is disposing of a reasonable condition used copy. I appreciate that trades won't want to part with their copies but if anyone knows of one on offer I'll be...
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Hoping someone can help with clarification on a reg(s). Recently installed a shower surface trunking and went back to test and connect at cu today after the plumber had been. Im really p****d off as the plumber couldn't be bothered to take his pipe down the shower and use the bottom or...
This is my first time using this, so Hi to all, My first question is I have a restaurant with no extractor fans in male, female & disabled toilers. In the male and female toilets there are 3 cubical in each with an open top. Would one extractor for the entire toilet area be appropriate...
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