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I was demonstrating testing a ring for my assesment on metalclad sockets and couldn't get the readings down to within tolerance (0.05 ohms ) using a socket front adapter but got them down to within 0.02 from the back of the sockets - after the assesor had gone i ran a 3KW heater on all of the...

if you're making changes to the lighting circuit (i.e. adding emergency lighting) then you have to make sure the the circuit meets the regs - if the wiring isn't suitably mechanically protected then it requires rcd protection. is there room in the board to replace the mcb with a rcbo ?

thats what i thought - if there had been an EIC or PIR i would have put a line through the circuit number and added "circuit removed on <date>" or words to that effect. i've put a blank in, removed the mcb (you never know when they will come in handy !) and put a plain label over the...

I've been asked to remove a Shower feed circuit from a bathroom. there is no EIC or PIR certs available - do i need to leave any paperwork for the job ? Obviously I'll recommend a PIR as they have recently bought the property just wondering if there was any paperwork needed for the removal of a...

3 above would be a code 4 from the best practice guide from esc because the earth goes through the screws to the back box via a fixed lug on metalclad sockets.

http://www.esc.org.uk/pdfs/business-and-community/electrical-industry/BPG4_08.pdf You could try this from the elec safety council as a guide for codes. hope it helps

We have used Adaptable boxes with din rail & klippons in them for Joint boxes in industrial applications, you can make them look neat easily, numbering up the cores & leaving a key in the lid helps for future fault finding. I've used Edmundsons, WF wades, Neweys & RS - They have...

Hi All - I'm new here. been having a quick look around and i like it here - can i stay a while ? I'm currently a Maintenance Manager for a paper & plastics company and may be looking into being NAPIT registered as i have done the 2391 & 17th with them. hope to hear from you all soon

Hi I've been asked about installing a LCD tv above a electric fire that is used quite frequently - is this good practice ? i'm concerned mainly about the damage that may occur to the tv being in a hotter than normal environment. does anyone have an opinion on this ? Thanks in advance