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  1. SJD

    When did sockets require RCD protection?

    Can someone tell me when it became a requirement for sockets (domestic property, use by ordinary persons) to have RCD protection. Or rather, a flat completed (first sold) in Sep 2007, with no RCD protection for anything - would that have complied at the time. I don't have any earlier regs. that...
  2. J

    Does workshop equipment such as lathes require RCD protection.

    Does workshop equipment such as lathes and mills Need rcd protection?
  3. J

    RCD for boiler replacement? When is an RCD NEEDED?

    When does an installation NEED an RCD? I thought that all new circuits need one but I now believe that I am mistaken. Regulation 411.3.3 for socket outlets up to 32amps and regulation 411.3.4 for lights. Then for special locations like bathrooms. If the cables are less than 50mm deep into the...
  4. captaincaveman

    Do MR16 Led bulbs require a LED driver or a transformer?

    Hi guys, Quick question regarding 5x MR16 (Gu5.3) Led bulbs in downlighters. The customer used to use halogen but has moved over to LED. They had stopped working due to a faulty 12v transformer I've just replaced the transformer with a constant voltage driver (1-25w) but with any more than 3...
  5. OC Yan

    Electrician Jobs all level electrician require in London and Cardiff Centre

    we currently have existing and new middle size and large size projects in London and Cardiff Center require all level electrician to join us, to provide new and maintenance. ideally part time will be welcome. it will be appreciate if you can drip a PM message for a chat thanks Yan
    • OC Yan
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    • cardiff centre electrician electricians london in london level london require
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  6. T

    Installation is in fair condition and to comply to current Regs would require a rewire/upgrade.

    The above statement was made in an EICR which I was asked to look at. In my opinion they are on the wrong side of Trading Standards to suggest that an installation should be re-wired because it is not up to current regulations. If it is safe then I would not suggest to a client they must have a...
    • The Ghost
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    • comply condition current installation regs regulation require
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Does this require Main Bonding?

    The water pipes enter the house in metal, then there are a few cm's of copper after the stop cock and then plastic. It is hidden behind the kitchen draws (which can be removed to access). Does this require Main Bonding? The stop cock tests as 0.36Ω to earth, it is TNCS. I just cant see how...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Does this require RCD protection?

    I have been asked to connect a 9kW kiln to the consumer unit. The consumer unit is in the garage and the kiln will also be in the garage. All the cable will be surface mounted, probably in conduit. It's a steeple series E consumer unit with spare ways on the non-RCD side and no spare ways on...
  9. I

    Require additional cooker spur in kitchen

    Hello, My electrician is currently wiring a new kitchen and has wired in a cooker switch to a cooker fused spur shown in the attached photo for the electric cooker oven. He has used 6mm flex wiring for the circuit. The cooker hob is gas. He has installed a B32 for the circuit back at the...
  10. G

    What size Fuses do I require?

    Hi, I have a three phase switch fuse supplying a 16A socket. In the specification provided it states the following: Design Current - 16A Main Protective Device 20A The circuit is fed from a C20 MCCB at the distribution board. What size of fuses should I be putting in the switch fuse? 16A...
  11. Spark40

    Hi, i require some help

    Describe the use of BS 7671/IET wiring, and other regulations, when selecting wires and cables and when carrying out tests on systems Could anyone please assist me on what to say here?
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Which LED driver would I require for downlights?

    Hello everyone.. I have a customer who has 5 x 12v downlight fittings that they want installing. I have explained that 230V GU10's would be much better but they are adamant they want these specific MR16 holders. I have replaced LED drivers before but never actually installed from scratch...
  13. B

    5 Wires to go - Help required to remote fire up the boiler

    Hello all, I've found myself left with a small amount of wiring to do to complete an installation. It's a Heatmister UH8-RF unit being wired to a Drayton 2 way valve. The boiler engineer has done 95% of the wiring and has not gone sick long term. I'm left with only the remote 'fire the boiler...
  14. MerlinGremlin

    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma Assessment require a risk assessment and health & safety policy

    Good Morning All Can anyone recommend any templates for a risk assessment and Health & Safety policy for my Stroma Assessment please. Thanks
  15. Harrykendal

    Require help with testing figures

    Hello everybody, I'm new to this forum and require some help. I'm an apprentice electrician studying in my 3rd year of college and have currently just passed my test and inspection exams. However I am struggling on 1 thingo_O. Don't get me wrong, I know how to test and carry out all procedures...
  16. Energetic

    PV Systems require more maintenance than other circuits?

    I have been doing quite a lot of service and maintenance work over the last 12 months and have observed a large amount of loose/slack terminations on the AC side of PV systems. I had originally put this down to inexperienced installers rushing to hit deadlines as so many of the installs seem...
  17. R

    Replacement CU but require required

    On the surface of the attached photos based on wiring type would you expect a rewire to be necessary ? Upload the image directly to the thread: The most awesome images on the Internet - https://Upload the image directly to the thread.com/a/lidNT
  18. michaelw6

    Electrician Jobs Electrician require in swindon wiltshire

    Experienced 17th edition electrician wanted good rates of pay. must be as versatile as possible domestic commercial. A bonus if experience in tv satellite alarm cctv. looking for 40 hours per week with every 5th Saturday on shift. must be a uk resident and have certificates to show immediate...
    • michaelw6
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    • domestic electrical electrical work electrician full time require swindon
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Electricians Jobs
  19. R

    Bathroom light. Part P?

    Hi I'm just wondering how to go about lengthening the cable to the bathroom light. The existing light cable has a spur coming from it that goes off to the fan. I want to lengthen it in order to drop the ceiling by about 300mm. Would this come under Part P and require notification even though...
    • Rickadoo
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    • bathroom cable ceiling light part part p require
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  20. T

    fire systems

    hi all, just wondering as it's quite confusing as to what fore system (grade) are required for each property. now .... we know that in domestic properties they require grade D in the hall ways and landing, all interlinked with battery back up. now what about in a house turned in to two...
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