Heat pump installation – 18th Edition RCDs?
Heat pump (HP) installations, despite some of the market challenges – see MCS report July 2023 – represent...
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How to overcome the skills gap in electrical installation
On the brink of a new energy landscape where buildings must become more energy efficient, the UK is facing a...
Calling All Electricians! Are you ready to cater for the...
According to the latest UK Trade Skills Index, there is an ‘alarming’ skills gap engulfing the construction...
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Part S requirements for EV charge points
The government guidance document, Infrastructure for the Charging of Electric Vehicles: Approved Document S,...
EV charging infrastructure: what does BS 7671 say about...
In pursuit of its ambitious carbon reduction goals for 2050, the UK government has emphasised the transition...
Installing EV charge points: 5 talking points
The popularity of electric vehicles (EVs) is on the rise, with the UK boasting a fleet of more than 760,000...
The use of insulation piercing connectors on meter tails
It has come to the attention of the NICEIC that some contractors installing EVCPs are using insulation...
Guidance on equipment in meter boxes
Electrical equipment associated with the consumer’s electrical installation is increasingly being found within...
Solar PV testing: system testing and measurement and...
We can’t turn off the sun, so the DC side of a photovoltaic (PV) system cannot be easily switched off or...
Electric vehicles: 18th Edition EV charge point standards?
Chaz Andrews, technical manager at Doepke, reviews Regulations relating to Mode 3 chargepoints and RCD...
Electrical installations and solar photovoltaic systems
Due to the prevalence of photovoltaic (PV) panels on residential rooftops throughout the UK, electricians...
Inspection and testing of solar installations: 10...
Ensuring the safe and efficient operation of solar PV installations is crucial under both normal and fault...
IET Wiring Regulations – corrigendum May 2023 explained
Following the announcement from the Institution of Engineering and Technology (IET) and BSI that a corrigendum...
Overvoltage protection AM2 update
The IET has updated certain requirements in Section 443 of BS7671 Amendment 2. Those requirements relate to...
Safe isolation – 5 key questions
Safe isolation procedures and using the correct equipment can help prevent workers being exposed to danger...
Reduced low voltage system
BS 7671 permits the use of a range of supplies to equipment on construction sites. This article summarises the...
Environmental factors on construction sites
Most construction sites require electrical supplies to provide power for tools, equipment, lighting and the...
Premature collapse of wiring systems
Jake Green, Technical Engagement Manager with Scolmore Group, considers the general requirements of Regulation...
Consumer units – does yours meet the required standards?
There has been a proliferation of consumer units and associated products hitting the UK electrical market in...
Recommendations for disabled refuge areas
Matt Tighe, technical service manager with ESP, part of the Scolmore Group of companies, looks at the specific...
12 common PAT testing errors – easily made, easily rectified
Even if you are an experienced user of portable appliance testers, you might end up making one of these common...
PAT Testing: Your Essential Equipment Checks
Twenty-five percent of all reportable electrical accidents involve portable appliances. It’s no surprise then,...
How to choose the right socket tester
When properly specified, socket testers provide a fast and effective solution to identifying potentially...
BS 7671 Amd 2: Vehicle-to-Grid & RCDs
This article covers key points relating to RCD selection, detailed in Section 10; IET Code of Practice for...