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Can one cable multi-core be used to carry the 4-20 signals...

Our expert answers a question on the best process to help cut down installation time on an upcoming project of...

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If I upgrade switch/fuse units to a consumer unit how will...

An ECA expert discusses a consumer unit upgrade and which areas need to be taken into consideration.

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Can I use flexible cable on lighting installations?

Our ECA expert answers a question surrounding the usage of flexible cable in lighting installations.

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Can I install a socket in a cabinet in a room with a shower?

Our expert answers a question from a Voltimum user about the legality of installing a socket in a specific...

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Will AFDDs change electricians’ working practices in terms...

Our expert answers a question about AFDDs. Eddie Embleton, MD at Voltimum, asked this question to Mike...

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What size should the incoming supply be?

Our expert answers a question from a Voltimum user about electric boilers and the size of an incoming supply.

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How do AFDDs work?

Our expert answers a question from a Voltimum user about AFDDs.

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What causes power surges?

Our expert answers a Voltimum users question about what causes power surges?

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Is having the cooker isolator remote acceptable?

Our expert answers a Voltimum users question about cooker isolator switch locations.

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What size should the earthing conductor be?

Our expert answers a question about the size of earthing conductors.

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Can you place an EV charge point next to a 5 pin 3 phase...

Our expert answers a Voltimum user's question about the placement of an EV charging point.

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Is it OK to re-use existing tails?

When upgrading a consumer unit is it ok to re-use the existing tails?

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Electric vehicle charger unit removal

Do you need to certificate the removal of an EV charging unit?

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Earth electrodes and lighting columns

A Voltimum user asks whether you need to install an earth electrode on a lighting column.

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What THD values should I expect to see?

Gary Parker from the ECA gives guidance on the THD readings a Voltimum user has recently measured.

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Can a switch fuse be the same rating as the main incoming...

The NICEIC takes us through the regulatory requirements for selecting the right protective equipment.

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Is it compulsory to put a SPD in a consumer unit?

The NICEIC tells us if it is now compulsory to install SPDs in consumer units under the 18th Edition.

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Can you apply for a ECS card if you have not studied the am2...

How do you apply for a ECS card if you have never studied the am2 course?

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Do you need RCD protection on circuits close to a sink in...

Gary Parker from the ECA replies to a Voltimum users request for guidance on remedial works following an EICR.

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In what situations do you install a type A RCD?

A Voltimum user asked the question: Since the introduction of BS7671: 18th Edition should we all be installing...

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How do you test a multi-outlet lighting control unit?

When testing a multi-outlet lighting control unit do you test the incoming connection on the LCM or the end of...

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What is the required earth bonding size for a TN-S system?

This question is one of the thousands posted in our Q&A section where you can tap into the technical expertise...

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Can you install more than one EV charge point on one...

Dan Jackson tells us if you can install more than one EV charge point on one circuit.

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Do EV charge points need to be OLEV registered?

This Q & A is one of the thousands posted in our Technical Expertise area and answered by our Voltimum...