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  1. cliffed

    EICR R1+R2 testing requirements

    What’s your thoughts on this, house testing I would say no argument against this, mains isolation & tests can be carried out. Commercial properties where isolation is not possible i certainly would not do a R1+R2 test, also knowing the EOL near impossible. Electrician’s are now deducting the Ze...
  2. P

    Smoke/heat alarm requirements on a rewire?

    What are the smoke and fire alarm requirements when carrying out a full rewire on a domestic property? I’ve had my napit assessment today at a families house that I rewired last year tested everything is good. But the assessor mentioned that fire alarms systems with a minimum of LD2 system is...
  3. M

    External lighting and wiring requirements

    Hello I'm a competent DIY electrician within the home , COVID gave me time to study City & Guilds although my attention was focused on everything within the home. I've recently replaced my decking and now looking at wiring in the lighting (ip65 240v up/down lights on the decking posts). An...
  4. V

    Requirements to Install EV Chargers

    I think this is the right place to post. Up until now I've steared clear of installing EV Chargers, mainly because as a Self Employed Sparky I've not been able to compete with the national companies. However I'm getting enquiries from my client base asking to install EV Chargers, so I'm going...
  5. M

    Sewing machine query - capacitor requirements

    Hi guys. Any advice greatly appreciated, please. I have a 1970 Bernina sewing machine. It works a treat, but has just popped loudly and emitted a puff of smoke. I gather that the motor suppressor/capacitor gives up the ghost on these old machines as a regular thing. Sadly, Bernina don’t...
  6. M

    connecting 230V cable to old DB - requirements

    Hi all, as in the picture, when connecting a 230V cable to a db like this, is there a legal requirement to install external RCD unit? Also, if the cable was installed approx. 20 years ago, is there a legal requirement to upgrade / install external RCD unit on the cable? Last question, looking at...
    • mt8383
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    • 230v cable connecting distribution board fused old requirements
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  7. F

    Basement sub-panel wire requirements

    I’m running wires to the basement for future basement finishing. I’d like to add two circuits of outlets (one on the finished side and one on the unfinished side of the basement), baseboard heaters (I’m also open to other heating options, the basement stays in the low 60’s in the winter, so I...
  8. S

    Cable Requirements for EV Charging

    HI folks, I'm on the management committee of the block of flats where I live. We've got ancient garage electrics and want to rewire. I have a question about what specs to use for the bus cable. Situation is this. We have 45 Garages spread out over with max distance from cable entry to the...
  9. D

    3 Phase requirements

    Hi all i have asked a electrician about the mic level i would need to power the following machines a 45kva cnc mill, a 32kva cnc mill and a 60 kva cnc lathe but have been unable to get an answer. I would like to get the 45kva mill and the 32kva mill sorted first it will be 6-12 months before i...
  10. R

    Shed electrical requirements

    I’m planning on putting in a small (10x10) detached shed for garden storage plus a freezer for meat storage, an in-wall AC unit (for temperature sensitive seedlings), and a few outlets and lights. The interior would be fully insulated and Sheetrock finished. I was planning on a 100amp,12...
  11. S

    Rewiring generator to match country requirements

    Good day all, I'm writing from the Commonwealth of Dominica (NOT Dominican Republic) where we have single phase 230V, 50Hz. I'm managing a property where the owner purchased a generator from the US and asked for it to be wired accordingly along with a Auto Transfer Switch. I've attached some...
  12. Kweshaz

    Working on 11kv overhead line

    What are the requirements in terms of safety before work is done on a private overhead line be it repairs or deviation of line.
  13. R

    RCD requirements for old install

    I'm a property owner who is needing to get an old electrical installation NICEIC certified. One of the buildings is a small office block with 6 small offices. The offices aren't currently being used commercially, this certification is just for insurance reasons. The main fuse box is an old...
  14. O

    Earth Bonding requirements

    What are the regulations requirements on Earth bonding ? I am currently planning a 1st fix re wire I have the following setup Gas Meter Mains water after stop tap whole house is plastic. Combi Boiler Thanks in advance
  15. T

    G99 Commissioning - Form A2-4 requirements

    I am just checking through the information I need to enter for the UKPN SmartConnect site following the commissioning of my PV/Battery system, this is a G99 system and I have approval from UKPN. Most of it is clear however I am not sure what I need to provide to answer this question ' Proof...
  16. jasonvr

    Advice on conflict between generator interlock kit and subpanel requirements (Siemens Panel)

    I recently had my 50yr old 100A main panel replaced with a 200A Siemens panel (MC2040B1200EFC). It is the incarnation with the 200A main breaker at the bottom (earlier versions were center fed which would have alleviated my problem). At the same time I had the electrician add a 50A inlet for a...
    • jasonvr
    • Thread
    • advice between generator interlock kit panel requirements screwfix subpanel
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. Rockingit

    Requirements for E-Stops on machinery

    Can someone please remind me what a) the general requirements are for E-Stops on machinery such as lifting hoist controls and b) what the applicable BS/EN standards for this are? I know I used to know this stuff…..
  18. N

    UK Job quotes vs DIY Part P Notification Requirements for bathrooms

    Hello everyone, I hope nobody minds that my first post is a question. We have a bit of a situation brewing at home with regards to our new shower room. We had an electrician scheduled to come as part of the bathroom installation, but he had to give backword. As the electrics are now holding...
  19. HappyHippyDad

    Earthing requirements for a field?

    I am soon to install some weatherproof sockets and a commando socket in a field. This will be around 80m from an existing consumer unit in a barn. Earthing is PME. The commando socket will be for a cooler. The weatherproof socket(s) will be to plug in heating mats and cables (for soil). These...
  20. A

    18th Edition metal fixings requirements help

    Hi guys I'm after some advice please on with 18th edition and requirement of fixings. I'm wondering what fixings people are using in brick,thermalite and concrete with rebar?? Also do your change your fixings depending on type of clips used like cleats for example?? Thanks
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