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    Bathroom fans and switching fusing requirements.

    Hi All, I know this has probably been covered in various forms many times before, but I'm trying to achieve a simple effective solution to a number of problems that bathroom fans have. With reference to bathroom fans, lights,isolation and fusing requirements, does anyone see any problems with...
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    requirements for tt earthing?

    was looking at a tt cu and the main earth goes outside into a concrete driveway cable looks quite small, is the minimum cable size requirement the same as other earthing arangements? if i do need to replace, would i need to provide inspection pit. its being protected by a rcd,could i use rcd as...
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    Insulation requirements

    After some quiet time I'm starting to get inquiries again! Thing is, now there's the Level D insulation requirement I'll need to get an energy assessment done, which isn't a problem except on the initial visit it would be helpful if I knew what was required to meet Level D so I can at least...
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    Elecsa - Qualification requirements

    Hi, wonder if any could help me, im 24 years old and been doing house rewires for a sub contractor since i left school, have only completed my 2330 level 2, 2330 level 3 as well as 17th edition reg's course. I have been offered lots on private work so need to get registered really. Does anyone...
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    External Wiring requirements

    Hi Does the regs require all fixed wiring for example to a shed (armored cable) to be buried? Or can it be fixed above ground on posts, I dont think it can be simply laid on the edge of the garden all the way to the shed, reason I ask that there is trees in the garden and hence the roots would...
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    MCS Requirements

    Just trying to find out what requirements the MCS place on solar PV companies. A few come to mind but are they requirements or recommendations? Would be good to see a full list, does anyone know of one? 1. SAP calculation 2. Structural calculation 3. Correct system design 4 Panel testing...
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    Prospective Earth Fault Current

    can anybody help me with this question? Why is Prospective Earth Fault Current important during the design stage of an electrical installation..
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    Advice on testing course

    I am a qualified electrician and my company is gona put me through 2391-10. Now im afraid of failing and am aware of how hard it is to pass. I reckon im out of touch with correct procedures such as locking off, isolation and also some test procedures such as earth electrode or earth free zones...
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    Septic Tank electrical requirements

    Hi everyone, Got offered a job in a rural area and Im a city boy there is a few issues i havent come across before. The customer is to have a septic tank installed and hasnt chosen a system yet but looking for a 1st fix price . Ive never wired a septic tank before can anyone give advice on...
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    elec guide to the building regs which part minimum requirements for socket outlets???

    hi guys bit of a quick numpty one, bought myself a copy of the above mentioned book, ive read on here in the past that there should be recommendations for minimum ammounts of socket outlets in kitchens and bedrooms, but i cant for the life of me find it lol ive got the ring binder copy same size...
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    Latest From Greg Barker Comments on Energy Efficiency Requirements

    Fairly lengthy article from Greg Barker here: Solar energy industry may be on threshold of an exciting era | Greg Barker | Environment | guardian.co.uk Little concerned about his comments on the Energy efficiency Requirements: " We really shouldn't be offering a costly subsidy to people to...
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    Requirements for a 'legal' install

    Could someone point me to a source which will describe exactly what MCS require for an install to be 'MCS legal' please? I've searched, but failed miserably! I'm thinking in terms of labelling the installation, circuit protection (DC and AC) and the paperwork that should accompany a completed...
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    safe plate requirements?

    Hi ive read,or heard somewhere that safe plates are required to be 3mm in thickness to proved adequate mechanical protection to cables passing through joists at a depth less than 50mm,is this true? Everywhere you look they seem to be around 1-2mm max.
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    Mechanical Protection vs RCD Requirements

    Hi, being asked to look at an existing commercial setup where 3 large rooms are rented out to different commercial tenants (picture rooms 1, 2 and 3 adjacent and in order left to right). The point of supply is inside room 1 and is single phase with a main board. Room 1 is occupied by a tenant...
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    Current part p requirements extended until April 2013 & Installers NVQ delayed

    It has just been confirmed that the current method for registering domestic installers will continue until April 2013. This provides more time for anyone looking to qualify under the current scheme to get trained in confidence that they will be able to progress their career following the...
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    Brand new Aurora 3.6 surplus to requirements

    If anybody is interested I have a couple of Aurora 3.6 Outd dual tracking available Brand new never been out of the box. Drop me a PM with your contact details and I will get back with a price
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    New member question: Requirements to become a domestic installer

    Hi all I currently work in the IT trade and I am looking for a change of direction so am looking at taking up an electrician course. The 2 main companies I have seen are TradeSkills4U and AbleSkills. Firstly does anyone have any recommendations as to which one to go with and why? Secondly what...
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    Current Part P Registration requirements extended past January

    Quick heads up guys, we’ve got some good news. You may have heard that the requirements to qualify as a domestic installer and sign off your own work may be changing in the New Year. However we’ve just heard that the NICEIC are going to continue with the current requirements after the 1st...
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    Wago Junction boxes not meeting the requirements of BS7671

    Just had the latest forum offer regarding the LINE Junction Box. Why is it stating that it is the only compliant JB? I use Wago JB and am surprised that they don't meet requirements!!
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    Insurance company requirements for Commercial PIR

    Hi Chaps, We've been asked to quote for a PIR on a sports club. The PIR is for their insurance company and the customer asked if we were ECA or NICEIC registered. Now I took it that our ELECSA registration would cover us but I've done a bit of reading and I think we need to join the ECA...

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