Q & A of the Day – What size cable?
A Voltimum user is curious about the calculations involved and cable sizes used in an installation by one of...
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Q & A of the Day – How do I bond a gas main where the...
A Voltimum user is working on a new build project and is unsure how to bond the gas main.
Joining dissimilar metals
The following guidance note is designed to offer advice and guidance when working on and with electrical...
BS 7671: 18th Edition - The New Part 8 - Energy Efficiency...
BS 7671: 18th Edition - Impact of Changes Part 7 - Special...
BS 7671: 18th Edition - Changes in part 5 - Selection and...
BS 7671: 18th Edition - Impact of changes Part 4 -...
BS 7671: 18th Edition - Impact of Part 2 - Definitions
BS 7671: 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations is Coming
Avoiding close shaves with asbestos
Phil Bates, ECA Health & Safety Manager comments on how your employees refusal to shave could be putting...
Best practice guide for wiring accessory replacement
When it comes to wiring accessory replacement, a number of questions are often raised regarding the competence...
Q&A of the Day - Where can I find guidance on earthing a...
Rob asks this question about where to find guidance on good practise for earthing a 14kVA generator. It has...
Q & A of the Day – This RCD test failed but the instrumental...
Alex asks this question about an electrical installation in which the RCD test failed, yet the instrumental...
Q & A of the Day – Is there a code requirement that diazed...
Colin asks this question about an electrical installation having diazed fuses installed, and what EICR code...
Q & A of the Day – Is it OK to test an emergency lighting...
Dick asks this question about emergency lighting test procedures. It has been answered by the ECA (Cables,...
Q & A of the Day – How can I improve the earth electrode...
Richard asks this question concerning the effective earthing of an existing commercial installation situated...
Q & A of the Day – What does the term ‘passing through’ (a...
Mark asks this question about cables passing through zones in a bathroom. It has been answered by the ECA...
Q & A of the Day – Can I use a banjo with earth link on...
Richard asks this question about whether a banjo should be used with an earth link on SWA cable at both...
Q & A of the Day – In terms of voltage drop, what should...
James asks this question about the voltage drop on LED lighting installations. It has been answered by the ECA...
Q & A of the Day – Is it OK to not increase this main...
Julian asks this question about replacing a consumer unit in a TNCS installation and the required size of...
Q & A of the Day – In this eco house, is the cable OK for...
Scott asks this question about a new eco house and whether the installed 10mm three-core SWA cable is adequate...
Q & A of the Day – Replacing a domestic CU, should the...
Ray asks this question about certifying a replacement consumer unit (CU) in terms of existing circuits. It has...
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Q & A of the Day – Must I carry out IR testing on lighting...
John asks this question about whether it is necessary to complete an insulation resistance (IR) test on...