Q & A of the Day – For this cabling, what reference method...
Alan Dominey asks about Table 4A2 reference methods in respect of cable in a transportable facility. His...
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Q & A of the Day – In the EICR, when should 'Further...
Stuart Kidd asks about the amended test forms (Electrical Installation Condition Reports) and when 'Further...
Q & A of the Day – Who has responsibility for these...
John Sherrard asks a question about the ownership and responsibility of the tails/submains from the cutout and...
Q & A of the Day – Is 300mA RCD protection required for this...
David asks a question about a three-phase distribution board in a glasshouse, and whether it would be possible...
Q & A of the Day – Should a TV installer use a communal...
Peter Lane asks about whether a spur should be taken from a communal lighting circuit. His question has been...
Champion of standards and certification is given a...
Dr Phil Cornish, CBE, a man who has made an outstanding contribution to standards in the construction...
Q & A of the Day - A loft conversion has a 16th Edition...
Adrian Martin asks a question concerning a garage and loft conversion completed to the 16th Edition. His...
Q & A of the Day – Do festive lighting installations need...
Keith Melvin asks a question about festive lighting features and whether the electrical installations need RCD...
Q & A of the Day – Does this external lighting system need...
Darrell Watson asks a question about external lighting protection. It has been answered by SELECT (Theme –...
Q & A of the Day – Is this multicore cable installation...
Gus Ferguson asks a question about multicore cable being used to serve two circuits and whether this is an...
Q & A of the Day – Must there be main protective bonding for...
This question, concerning new domestic boiler installations and main protective bonding, has been answered...
Q & A of the Day - Is there a regulation for making safe...
This one question, about the Electricity at Work Regulations, has been answered by SELECT (Theme – Regulations...
Q & A of the Day - Should I fit an earth rod in a commercial...
This question, concerning earth rod placement for a commercial building, has been answered by SELECT (Theme...
Q & A of the Day – Will the highest prospective fault...
This Question of the Day, concerning the prospective fault current in an electrical installation, (referring...
Q & A of the Day – Must all machines be stopped when a...
S. Garvie asks whether there a requirement to stop all machines in a workshop when just one emergency stop...
Q & A of the Day – Does this electrical system mean an...
This question concerns main protective bonding and which code to use for a PIR. It has been answered by SELECT...
Q & A of the Day – Does this generator circuitry provide a...
Scott asks a question concerning earthing a generator supply connected to a house supply that is TN-C-S. His...
Q & A of the Day – For circuit schedules, can I input CPC...
Richie Webster asks about certification circuit schedules and how to input CPC information. His question has...
Q & A of the Day – This CU cabling means that true isolation...
D. B. Mcintyre asks a question about sub-mains passing through consumer unit. It has been answered by SELECT...
Q & A of the Day - What size of three-phase meter tails?
This question concerns the size of three-phase tails required for a particular installation. It has been...
Q & A of the Day - Is there any legislation regarding wire...
Jim Fogan asks about the provision of independent wire suspensions for luminaire support. His question has...
Q & A of the Day – Can I use AC fuses on DC circuits?
Justin Smith asks a question about the use of AC fuses used on DC circuits. His question has been answered...
Q & A of the Day – Are some electrical installers...
The question is not strictly a technical one, but concerns the legal requirements for inspection and...
Q & A of the Day - At what height should a fire alarm...
John Jackson asks a question about the required height of installation for a fire alarm control panel. It...