Where fault protection is provided by an RCD, the product of the rated residual operating current (IΔn) in amperes
and the earth fault loop impedance in ohms shall not exceed 50 V.
Hello just wanted to ask, my friend has done an extention, and new wiring, with new lighting, ring main, my friend has all rcbos in CU, and he has run the wiring, and contected to rcbos, but he has been told that the new wiring, i.e that the extention wiring should be rcd protercted, it dosent...
Am I correct in thinking under the 18th edition for a new build property an AFDD is compulsory or is this not the case if risk assessed? I am still yet to complete my 18th ed. Also for new build properties is it still ok to hard wire smoke and fire detectors off lighting circuits under 18th...
Hi Guys
I have a block of 9 flats 3 floors ,ground ,1st & 2nd.6" cable tray going from top to bottom x2 .LV and HV.The contracts manager is insisting on the tray stopping between floors and a 4" pipe with a fire collar around it to go through the flooor.Is this correct.
Please help!!!!
Good morning
does anyone know about anything in the 18th edition and the requirement to upgrade consumer units when electric hobs are replaced?
i had a customer ask me about it this morning.
Many thanks
Simon
I agree that it's best to do an EICR before a CU replacement, but is there an actual regs that dictates that an EICR 'must' be conducted prior to a CU change?
Hi all,
I've had a complete rewire in my house as part of a renovation. I've noticed two things that I wonder if they are in line with regs:
1) the electrician has not put the little bit of brown tape over the blue or black wires that are switched live. Is the brown tape just best practice or...
Hiya!
Is it now requirement under the 18th to loop in at domestic light switches to provide a neutral at the light switch for electronic or indication functions on switches, or did I dream it?
If so I take it/hope this would only apply in new build?
Cheers
Spud.
Hi and happy new year to all,
Apologies if this has been asked before,
I have been around electrics all my life in a DIY capacity, learnt from competent electricians over the years,
Now I hope to gain the required qualification, my question to you is simply ...
What are the bare minimum steps...
Hi everyone,
I ask the above because I have recently moved to Australia and in the current development I live in (a newly built apartment block) I've noticed that as soon as I've used the shower and leave the showerroom switching off the light behind me, the fan also goes off. This is leading...
Hi all,
Can someone please clarify the above?
If im adding a new circuit to an existing installation that does not have bonding to the incoming water and gas supply, is it a legal requirement that I add it before I install a new circuit?
Im saying yes but am being told no????
Many thanks,
M
Hi all,
Is there an actual regulatory requirement to install consumer metering (e.g. within the main incoming panel board) of the installation either as a whole, or phase by phase, in a new industrial or commercial 3 phase installation? If so what qualifies the such an installation as requiring...
So I've got a job they want a consumer unit moving to the adjacent wall and a few alterations in the kitchen and a couple of new dedicated circuits one for a double oven and one for the Hob.
This obviously will require a EIC
The property is around 20 years old and has no mains wired smoke...
Got a string of 12v led bulbs with a total of 30w which I want to use one transformer.
What size/type of transformer to power these would you suggest.
cheers
On this forum this week someone stated it was good practice to fit cpcs from front plates to back boxes. Not getting into a debate over this cos we all know, or should know when this is or isn't required. I have never done this unless it is a requirement, so for someone to state that fitting a...
I'm pretty sure I've checked this a while back with the NICEIC but I'd like to double check. I'm carrying out EICR work on a few properties , and am currently in a debate with a lady who says I should be registered with a governing body to carry out the testing. I said she's talking rubbish. As...
Hi Guys
No doubt this has been asked before, and the answer is already out there somewhere but I'm tired and the job is tomorrow so please bear with me.
Existing CU is back entry, spaced off the wall by an inch on a couple of vertical battens in a tight wooden cupboard. I'm intending the same...
Hey
Can anyone recommend a 9.5kW electric shower with decent pressure for less than £120?
I've seen a Mira Go and a few Tritons but unsure whether the pressure will be any good for that price.
Thanks
These Official Forum Sponsors May Provide Discounts to Regular Forum Members - If you would like to sponsor us then CLICK HERE and post a thread with who you are, and we'll send you some stats etc