17th Regs understanding?

[Robin Spark]

Just wondered how well you all understand the regs?

As for me I did a 10 week course last year and passed the exam first time fairly easy. However, it wasnt really down to the tutor cos he was nt that good and most of his lessons werent very well planned etc....

Now for me there are probably lots of bits in the regs that i dont know and I do find it useful when looking at certain jobs or when trying to answer questions on here to find the relevant reg etc so as to improve my own knowledge and understanding.

The Mrs often asks me if i am going back to college when I get all my regs books out, usually when I am on here LOL!

 

[green-hornet]

One thing I have learned by using this forum is I now look more at the brb than I ever did in the past.

This can only ever be a positive result of trying to get accross a particular answer, or to check what another poster has posted.

I have even started to do some calcs in my head or on paper, rather than use the software programs that I normally use.

I really do believe I have become a far better electrician from a direct result of being a member of this forum, and I am older than the bloody hills.

 

[Apache]

I have no BRB but I have many big books with over a thousand pages in them and the skill isn't in knowing all the information (it's just not possible) it's knowing where to find the info.

Simply the best way of being familiar is to use it as often as possible, even if it's just to confirm things that you already know. IMO

 

[green-hornet]

Trust you to be so absolute in your analogy.

For those like me who are slightly "thick" thats means thanks Apache your spot on

 

[Northern Electric]

The thing to remember is there is a great deal of info in the regs book. By using the book to answer somebody's question on here is undoubtedly a fantastic way to refresh your knowledge. Sometimes I find the on site guide a good reference, I always carry it in my van, there are some handy reference tables in there.

For the more in depth reference I get stuck into the Big Book on the office shelf!

 

[a1]

I used to prefer the "On Site Guide" to the BS7671:2008.

But when I bought the 16th Editon and Now, the 17th Edition of "The Electrician's Guide to Good Electrical Practice" by the Unite Unison. I much Prefer that - And EVERYTHING is in order.

It's great.

 

[Andy™]

mostly looking through the regs, but there are plenty topics on here with discussions on different parts, and how others interpret it etc

 

[kme]

I agree with `pache here - You don`t have to know facts & figures in yout head - knowledge of ANY subject is simply knowing where to look to find the answers!

regarding O/P:

I didn`t want to do the "3 day" update course, having been to a number of seminars & perusing the regs when I`m not doing anything else.

I eventually found a local company who take payment, you give them 2 hours notice, go there, sit the exam & have your result immediately.

That suited me - as soon as I had 1/2 day free-ish, I scheduled it in.

KME

 

[Lee321]

i wanted and had to by default do the full course which was badly needed having not been actively involved with any type of design/theory/or need for reference to the regs for a long time.

 

[GreekIslandLover]

I know more about the regs thanks to reading the discussions here too. I carry the BRB, OSG, GN3 and a couple of other books in the van (big door pockets) for reference / arguing with.

 

[Robin Spark]

Thanks everyone for your replies on here and yes it should be aknowledged that the forum does throw up healthy debate on this matter and spurs us onto getting the BRB out whilst online so that we dont intentionally look a complete fool when posting!

So thankyou MR & Mrs Admin for helping to improve mine and everyone elses knowledge with the opportunity on this wonderful Forum

 

[Evans Electric]

I don't think any of us can know all the regs, you need a good working knowledge.

We used to be in the NIC years ago , the inspector used to speak in reg numbers , " have you done this to 415-12 ? " Seemed to know them backwards, but we have to earn a living, not be a walking book.

 

[SPECIAL LOCATION]

Regs?

I aint got a clue......Blushing

straight over my head!!!!

But thanks to people like Patch I have learned loads:x

Backward hoof grinders: do not need RCD protection if worked by a vet!

834.3.1.5.6 page 10634 of Vets guide to the building regulations.

:coat :coat

GuinnessGuinnessBlushing

 

[Evans Electric]

Was'nt it a reverse running disc cutter the mad fool had codged up, for cutting the spikes off unicorns. Theres regulations against it , you know !! Protected species.

Its a wonder he hasn't chopped his own leg off before now.

Or was it for docking mermaid's tails ?

 

[Northern Electric]

I don't think any of us can know all the regs, you need a good working knowledge.We used to be in the NIC years ago , the inspector used to speak in reg numbers , " have you done this to 415-12 ? " Seemed to know them backwards, but we have to earn a living, not be a walking book.

I used to have a lecturer at Gateshead tech like that! He was called Thompson, we called him Robo-spark. The guy could quote the regs from memory. I bet he works as one of these inspectors now! ROTFWL

 

[Apache]

I used to have a lecturer at Gateshead tech like that! He was called Thompson, we called him Robo-spark. The guy could quote the regs from memory. I bet he works as one of these inspectors now! ROTFWL

you sure he wasn't just quick at making numbers up?

ROTFWL

 

[Evans Electric]

I've always thought there is a huge gulf those who teach or assess or inspect and those who actually get the tools out and do something . We have a saying in Brum " He can talk a good job" .

Then theres the other sort , they would have done it entirely different to your way and ten times quicker.

 

[Evans Electric]

you sure he wasn't just quick at making numbers up? ROTFWL

He could have been for all I know the numbers. You haven't read all the posts then , Specs started it .