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  1. Darkwood

    Does this comply.... thinker of the day!

    Im bored so I thought Id get your heads thinking and take note who's posting this so Im not after a straight answer yes or no! Back your comments up please with regulations. I have a small house and they complain when a lamp blows the bs3036 5amp wire blows and they have to replace it (nuisance...
  2. E

    Please settle an argument at work

    We went to do a kitchen rewire in old council flat. Rewireable board, instead of putting in new board to provide RCD protection for my work i decided to run 6mm 'clipped direct' from unused 45a fuse in existing board to submain just below the existing board. This submain has RCD and 32a mcb for...
    • Eddiesparks
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    • circuit comply electrical work existing please
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. A

    Wall Light with open back - how to comply with regs when mounting on wood

    Hi, When installing metal wall lights that have an open back and the connections are made using connector blocks, does it comply with the regs to fix them to wood panelling?... I guess not because the connections are not in a fire rated enclosure, but I can't see how else they can be installed...
  4. E

    How does this comply?

    Just reading article in PE June edition pg 23 how do the sockets comply I thought when doing a rewire all must be brought up to standard and fall within current regs?
  5. D

    Shaver socket compliance

    Hi. Does any body have any knowledge of a shaver supply unit made by Chilton (model SS4019). main question did it comply to BS3535 for shaver transformers and shaver supply units, thank you for any advice.
  6. W

    Socket and FCU spurred from ring..

    Hi all I am changing a consumer unit and noticed that a FCU for the boiler and a double socket have been spurred from the same socket. As its was previously installed by someone else, do I record it as a recommendation? Not too keen on leaving it, although its been there years. Just more...
  7. H

    VC99+ 6999 auto range multimeter tester Amp C Tcompared FLUKE analog bar

    I am a trainee electrician, can any one tell me if i buy a second hand VC99+ 6999 auto range multimeter tester Amp C Tcompared FLUKE analog bar does this comply with the uk regs?
    • hsharp
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    • amp auto comply fluke multimeter range tester tests
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. I

    Does the new Part P guidance even Comply with BS 7671?

    http://www.planningportal.gov.uk/uploads/br/BR_PDF_AD_P_2013_DRAFT.pdf See section 3. One of the main changes to Part P from April this year is a registered third party can certify work for a non competent person. Naturally however it states that this will need to be an Electrical...
    • Infamous
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    • comply guidance new part part p
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. T

    Bakelite switches

    Hello all, Might be a silly question. But i had to give a quote for a re-wire. The owner wants to keep the original bakelite switches and i can't find any where (bs 7671 or part 'P' doc's) if i can re-wire the switches and re use them. If any one has come across this before the help would be...
  10. D

    Emergency Lighting system to comply with BS5266

    Hi guys, just a quick question for you. There is a house that needs an emergency lighting system installed to make it compliant with HMO regulations. It has a first floor and an attic conversion. I am unable to find a copy of BS5266 anywhere online so thought I would ask here. What would I...
  11. G

    does this comply?

    been ask to change a fuseboard. the fuseboard is supplying 5 storage heater circuits each on a 20A breaker. It is on the off peak supply. Plan is to put a 8way 80A 30ma RCD unit. Now is this ok or does the fuseboard have to have a main switch?
  12. Mark42

    12V Bell supply & mains relay in one enclosure: Does it comply?

    A 24Vdc door bell supply, provided by a transformer and relay near the main DB. Various bell-pushes and 24V bells around the site. All in mains-rated cable and often run together with mains looms. The original bell in my workshop was not audible when machinery is running. Single bell replaced...
  13. S

    Does this comply with BS 7671?

    Hi, as you can see by the photo ive got a supply coming down to a JB on outside wall then it splits 3 ways. 2 left and right go to security lighting and down is a SWA 1.5mm going to a light in a shed near by. This circuit comes straight from the cu and is on its own 6A MCB. Can you spur off in...
    • Stever_777
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    • aus comply
    • Replies: 29
    • Forum: Australia
  14. W

    Unusual location of pull cord shower isolator - code?

    I'm doing an EICR at the moment for a family member, so most of the remedials are being done as the defects are discovered. As such, it's gone up to 100% sampling because of what's been found. The bathroom is upstairs, but the pull cord isolator for the shower is mounted on the WALL.... in the...
  15. S

    MCS012 Draft

    Have I missed this - has it been finalised???
  16. E

    adding new socket

    can someone tell me if it's still obligatory to install an rcd when adding a socket outlet if there's not one already. I know the 17th says yes but at a seminar i attended in Dec '10 it was said to be imminent that that rule was being changed. for me, it makes no sense when adding a socket on a...
  17. J

    Double Insulation on low voltage (ELV) downlighters

    Replaced a load of downlighters today with the the lamp holder cable being connected to the tranny with a choc block but no choc box, ie not double insulated. Am I right in thinking this does not comply or is it ok as theyre low voltage?
    • Jon Bridges
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    • aus comply double downlighters elv insulation low voltage voltage volts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Australia
  18. N

    SMA final comply!!!

    SMA are now birthing the 4000TL with settings that apply under G59 so when installing a 3.9 pv system all that needs to shown to the DNO is a certificate because the inverter is deemed to automatically comply with regulations and no further tests are required. Anybody need a copy of the...
  19. N

    SMA final comply!!!

    I have recently had some news that some installers my find use full and have a certificate to back this up SMA are now birthing 4000TL with G59 grid guards so hopefully this should be a quick wave in the the face of the DNO as they are now deemed to automatically comply with regulations and no...
  20. J

    maintenance contract/plan to comply with the MCS

    Can anyone point me in the right direction with where i could find help/info/temolate for writting a maintenance agrement to offer customers to enable me to comply with my MCS inspection. I dont want to steal your secrets , just could do with a bit of help or advice Chris

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