I understand that the IET say AFDD's 'must be considered' for hotels, however in HMO's, High Risk Residential Buildings, Student accommodation and care homes they are a requirement on sockets not exceeding 32Amps as stated in BS7671 (421.1.7). Why wouldn't hotels be compulsory? Is it just a cost...
Hi, just looking for some advice,
Do you need any governing body to be able to do Fire alarm & EM testing? Im awaiting my NIC or Napit but im hoping to secure a little contract doing these (ive done hundreds sub contracting)
Thank you!
Hi to all. Is there legal requirement for additional dedicated RCD even if we have Double RCD CU?
Our whirlpool bath has ambiguous instructions: first it saying that it has to have separate RCD outside. Then it says "IF separate RCD installed" like if there as an option not installing it.
We...
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Simple question I think - is there a specific cable requirement for connecting up 240v 6w LED downlights in a daisy chain extending the current lighting circuit? Probably going to have 6-12 lights running off 1 switch. Aware needs to be 3 core with earth to all lights - more the rating of...
I've been installing this stuff for years in commercial settings, it seems a no brainer.
For the first time, today, a client questioned its requirement and, to be honest I cant find anything in black and white to back up my assertion.
I know the advantages, and tried explaining these but he's...
I've just had a call from NAPIT saying if I don't have the 18th Edition A2 book, I will fail my next assessment. I passed my 18th edition exam and have the BBB.
Is this a hard sell, never had this with 17th Edition amendments, or 18th Edition A1. But they also never had new books like 18th...
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Good morning everyone. I’m looking at getting an EV charger installed at my home and the company is requesting that I earth bond my water supply piping. The main water pipe entering the property is metal, then there is the stop cock, and after about 100mm it turns into a plastic pipe (total...
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I have a new wooden shed with dimensions 4.5 meters x 1.8 meters. I would like to have lights and a heater in it to keep decent temperature during winter and work in it - and maybe a small TV ;). I have researched some information and looking at a solar panel, leisure battery setup. I...
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I am looking for advice on what KVA I need to advise UKPN so that can quote for new supply to a greenfield site, the requirements are:
Cabin/Mobile home Normal House is 9KVa, unless otherwise advised
20 Stables, Office, tack room, hay barn and feed room. stable plot size is...
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A client (also a friend of mine) bought a new electric car, and it came with "free charger install" by Podpoint. As it's not a simple job getting power from the service head/DB (under the stairs, in the middle of the house, with solid floors) to the detached brick garage (approx 50m of...
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I after some advice please
I had an old dimplex storage heater removed from my flat and wish to get another one fitted but the modern storage heaters have a boost function which requires extra wiring.
Can anyone please tell me what this will entail as concerned about this as I have...
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Hope you are all well and all is good!
I am installing a sub board being fed by a 80A SP+N Metal Switch Fuse at source, this is feeding a 25mm 3 core SWA at a length of about 2 meters to the main DB (both boards are metal). I am being challenged in saying that I have to add an earth...
I have come across a double socket where the earth terminations aren't linked together - Is this illegal (and what regulation do i look at?) or is it allowed, and I just put the loop-earth in one termination and join the unearthed socket with a length of Earth conductor?
Hi All, first post here and looking for a bit of advice. I am planning on having a few changes done to the kitchen island.
wanting to add a quooker tap.
This is what I currently have in place;
Stating at the CU.
40a mcb > 10mm2 t+e > 60a junction box (at island) > 10mm2 t+e > 45amp mk switch...
Yes, still doubting my own judgement when it comes to supp bonding and EICRs, so would welcome any thoughts on the latest one.
Newish flat (2000s) with MK split board, so no RCD on lighting.
Bathroom contains:
Vent cap only (some clever full flat extraction system that isn't currently...
Thanks for the add. I'm writing about a friend living in a part-tent, part-shed home with young children who has devised her own 12v set up with advice from pals and online info. I don't doubt her ability but am concerned she should get it checked by a real live electrician. Is she supposed to...
Quick query,
When installing a kitchen, is a cooker outlet plate a requirement (recommendation) or could I bring the heat resistant flex from the oven directly into the cooker control unit (45A switch with socket outlet)?
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This question relates to renovations being carried on a house that has an existing twin RCD consumer unit, predating amendment 3. I am looking for clarity on whether or not we'd be required to comply with the fire proofing requirements, does it depend on the extent to which the installation...
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