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  1. K

    Disconnect, grounding and mechanical protection requirements when bringing power to a chicken coop...

    Hi, I want to bring 2 x 20A (@120V) to a chicken coop. It will be powered from my garage panel which will require 140' of cable. 85' in the garage along 2 walls, and 55' buried between the garage and the coop. I used a few voltage drop calculators and it looks like I will need a 6/3 to stay...
  2. C

    Overhead property supply clearance requirements

    Hi, we have a single phase overhead supply to our property, and are constructing a garage with a corner near the center of the ~15m span. What is the minimum separation to the structure? Is it possible to secure the cable at the midway point on the new structure? Thanks!
  3. donnib

    Is there an inverter that fullfils these requirements ?

    Hi, I want an inverter which can give the consumer power from solar if available, second battery if there is power on it and at last from the grid BUT i am not interested to feed to the grid (not interested in getting an approval from the local energy company). I know there are hybrid inverters...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Understanding this cylinder and the electrical requirements?

    I have a water cylinder to get power to. The product is a gledhill stainless lite 'indirect'. The manufacturers data sheet says for use with gas or oil boilers. The sheet says the 'direct' model has 2 x 3kW immersions. However from the plate on the side of the tank (see pic) and the tank itself...
  5. C

    SPD requirements under 18th edition.

    Hi all, I haven't done domestics for a while and have been asked to install an 18th edition CCU to a small terraced house ( 2 floors Ground and first). I been told that I need to install a SPD? Can someone confirm this is the case and are there any exceptions. Haven't done my 18th but will be...
  6. H

    Requirements for RCD protection

    Good morning all. So question; if you’re making additions to an existing circuit, but the new cable is not min 50mm deep in wall or mechanically protected and the current circuit is not RCD protected do you tell customer that RCD protection is required as per the regs? My thought is yes and...
  7. R

    Requirements for new ring main in garage

    I need to fit a number of new 13A sockets in my garage to power some new equipment. I am planning to put in a new ring main and a new consumer unit to connect these sockets. The garage is a few metres from my house where the main CU is. Do I have to carry the ring main all the way back to the...
  8. B

    SPD requirements for additions and alterations.

    Hi Apologies if this has been covered. With the extension of the requirements for Surge Protection, I am unsure as to whether this is only for new installations and DB changes, or if the regulation also applies to alterations or additions in the same way as RCD protection. My thinking on...
  9. D

    Regulations/requirements regarding communal lighting

    Hi, I've just bought a new build flat in a 8 storey building. The communal lights from floors 1-7 are permanently on as well as two staircases. The ground floor is the only floor with PIR's installed. It's such a poor design and I can't see how this can be allowed in this day and age. In no...
  10. F

    18th edition board requirements ?

    Hi, Could I ask as I’m newish to this industry, I’m trying to get a definitive or generally accepted layout for a typical 18th edition domestic board. SPD, increased RCD rating etc. What’s the requirement for a new domesic install??? Thanks.
  11. J

    Changes to the requirements on recording RCD disconnection times

    Hi everyone, long term visitor to the forum but first time posting a question... be gentle This question is with regards to the changes to the 18th edition certificates, which only require one disconnection time recorded. When recording the highest value taken when carry out RCD tests, Reg...
  12. mattg4321

    18th Edition Bonding requirements

    Was talking about this with a couple of guys on site earlier and differing opinions were had. It seems the line quoted below has introduced some confusion. "Metallic pipes entering the building having an insulating section at their point of entry need not be connected to the protective...
  13. C

    Ecs trainee card requirements

    I'll soon be looking for employment as an electricians mate or electrical improver and see a lot of times that an ecs card is needed. Is it possible to get one with only my part 2 done of 2365 and working on level 3. From reading it looks like I need to be in employment. ? Any advice will be...
  14. M

    EV charger installation: RCD requirements

    This has been discussed before but I'm still not clear and would appreciate input. I'm installing a home EV charger (Andersen A2) and need to decide on the right RCD/RCBO to terminate the connection at the CU. - The system will run at 32A, the charger is connected to the CU via ~20m of 6sqmm...
  15. Gavin John Hyde

    Smart EV charger requirements

    I install EV chargers, often under the OLEV scheme. next year all chargers subsidised by the government will have to be 'smart' we all know how the smart meter roll out is going! but it seems only a matter of time before they determine that cars can only be charged at certain times etc or must...
  16. Ian1981

    SPD’s requirements in electrical non domestic installations

    Well just as I thought I had this spd requirements down I attended the Niceic tech talk, with a speaker from the jpel/64 panel who is mainly responsible for the requirements of SPD’s and go figure a manufacturer of the product. So I learned that installing a type 1 device at the origin and type...
  17. J

    BS 7671:2018 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations (New 18th Edition)

    As per the title. Took the wrapper off that's it. BS 7671:2018 - Requirements for Electrical Installations, IET Wiring Regulations (New 18th Edition) £50
  18. Pasi

    Looking for advice on qualification requirements, courses, timespans

    Good evening all I am posting here, feel a bit out of place as currently I have no electrical qualifications. I am looking for advice on courses to advance my career within the company I work for. I have been given a list of acceptable qualifications to achieve my goal and get the job role I...
  19. Noaksie

    Robin KTS1620 MFT Surplus to requirements

    I have a Robin KTS1620 MFT that I no longer require. A1 condition with all leads and original case. Needs new calibration certificate. Perfect working order. Contact me if interested.
  20. P

    Communication cable bonding requirements

    Hello new here so please be kind. Im not qualified but have had work checked and signed off by qualified electricians. I have installed communications and video cabling throughout house using shielded cables and these require bonding from cabinet to earth to drain static etc. Can this earth...

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