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BS7671 Amendment 2 - Heat Pump Installations – Type B RCDs
Heat Pumps (HP) producing leakage currents above 1kHz, will not be compatible with Type B RCDs that are...
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Taking the feed (supply) to a switch
In this video, Gary Hayers form Tresham College looks at the practice of taking a supply to a switch.
Trunking and IP Ratings
In this article, NAPIT’s Bill Allan discusses the application of the IP Code to cable trunking.
Cutting notches and drilling holes in joists
To comply with Regulation 522.8.14, no wiring system should penetrate an element of construction that is...
EDA businesses connect for a day of inspiration,...
The EDA’s recent Digitalisation Forum and Data Awards attracted over 90 representatives from wholesalers,...
Republic of Ireland becomes a member of ETIM International
From 1 January 2025, manufacturers, wholesalers and merchants operating in the Republic of Ireland in the...
UK takes its place on the ETIM International Board
Margaret Fitzsimons, representing ETIM UK, has been elected to the Executive Board of ETIM International...
The height requirements for electrical equipment in...
This article will explain the requirements of BS 7671, Part M of the Building Regulations for England and...
How do I determine an extraneous conductive part?
This article provides some simple guidance on how to identify extraneous conductive parts to help you avoid...
An introduction to earthing and bonding
Earthing and bonding are two very different, but often confused, methods of preventing electric shock. The...
How do you select the right MCB or RCBO?
Technology continues to evolve in the field of low-voltage power distribution and protection. 30 years ago the...
Power factor correction – What is it? Why is it required?...
Poor power factor wastes energy and drives up costs, but what is power factor, why does it matter and how...
What is circuit protection?
Circuit protection, at its simplest, is the intentional addition of a ‘weak link’ in an electrical circuit....
The basic principles of electromagnetism
This article will provide a basic introduction to the principles of electromagnetism and electric motors.
What are the different types of circuit?
The key thing to remember when selecting the type of circuit for an electrical installation is the...
Checking continuity of a ring final circuit
The diagram in this article provides guidance for checking the continuity of ring final circuit conductors for...
What are the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989?
The Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 expand on the rules regarding electrical safety in the Health and...
Installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding
This article looks at the correct procedure for installing an electrical supply to an outbuilding.
Changes to the governing body behind the EDATA data pool
The Electrical Distributors’ Association (EDA) has announced changes to the EDA Data Services Board, the group...
Traitors warning: How to spot treacherous tech in your home
As the nation is gripped by hit TV show The Traitors, experts warn a traitor could be lurking under your nose....
DALI FAQs
Curious about DALI and how it transforms lighting systems? In this article, Ovia tackle the most frequently...
Schneider Electric named The World’s Most Sustainable...
First-ever corporation to top Corporate Knights Global 100 twice. 14th consecutive year in Global 100 index,...
Your Essential Guide to Fire-Safe Cables: Understanding...
Safety in construction is non-negotiable, and cables play a critical—yet often underestimated—role in ensuring...