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    British standards and tables

    Is there a reason that the tables in 7671, don't reference the standards for cables. The cables are embossed with the standard it would be much easier if the table referenced the bs numbers it applied to. I know it's not difficult to work out but it leaves it open to interpretation.
  2. Dan

    British Standards for Free BS5839-1 and BS5839-6 (British Electrical Standards)

    Dan submitted a new resource: British Standards for Free BS5839-1 and BS5839-6 - Get British Standards Online Free of Charge! Read more about this resource...
  3. L

    Bs5839-6 British Standards Free Of Charge Online

    Bit of a long shot, but has anyone got a PDF copy of the BS 5839-1 & BS 5839-6 they would be happy to pass on? Thanks in advance
  4. S

    Operating Voltages?

    Hi there My enquiry is to do with lamp flex and voltage parameters. I want to buy flex from China, vintage look, multi coloured casing etc, and it states.. 1..Certified SAA, VDE, UL 2..operating voltage 100-300v If I am going to sell table lamp products in the UK, where I live, will I need...
    • Sloop John B
    • Thread
    • cable operating rating standards voltage voltages volts
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: DIY Electrical Advice
  5. O

    Installed to meet European standards my foot!

    "We have sent this off to Australia the Landlords will no doubt be in touch direct she says that the Company who did the lights were done by an NICEIC Electrician who had to meet European standards" Its worth noting that the burnt cable is so bad I now need to get authority to cut a hole...
    • Octopus
    • Thread
    • attach european installed led meet niceic standards
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  6. S

    Funry Smart Switch ST 2

    Hi Folks I've been asked to quote for installing a "Funry Smart Switch ST 2", which the customer bought from Amazon or Ebay (I forget which). Both he and I are a bit concerned about the product in terms of whether it is manufactured and tested to appropriate standards and is safe. It is CE...
  7. UKMeterman

    HV Vegitation clearance standards

    Hi, I have been having a number of HV autoreclose events, so I decided to patrol the line myself and came across the pole as shown below. How often are they supposed to patrol the line? I have phoned UK power networks and they are going to do a planned shutdown over the next few weeks.
  8. P

    MCS assesment

    Hello All, I'm in need of some sensible help / guidance. I've just been moved into a new section in work, in at the deep end, next week we have our MCS assessment. All the original details and paperwork are not available for use, the guy who is to become the duty holder is an electrician but has...
  9. J

    Cowboy electricians and trading standards.

    Had a electrician come and do some work for me.Few powerpoints and fit electric shower in from scratch.Anyway halfway through Npower came round to read meter and the guy said the wires were wrong colour and wrong size. I immediately confronted the cowboy who previous had shown me a nic card and...
  10. mattyevz

    EICR 10% tested, rubber cables and passed?

    Hi Guys, Went to a customers house on Friday to fit some new light fittings ... Only to find rubber cables with no earths. when I informed the customer he explained that only recently it had an EICR and passed . On further investigation I discovered that a 16th edition consumer unit had been...
  11. E

    Different standards different trades

    Hello Sparks I feel a can of worms about to be opened. I am in the lift trade. Electricians are responsible up to the lift isolator and we are responsible for all electrical works on our side, which include shaft, motor room and car lighting and what we term small power (sockets in shaft...
  12. A

    uk and european standards

    Hi I am currently studying a degree in building services and i need to write a report Providing a commentary of my understanding of the hierarchy of standards and theirinterrelation and the legislative standing of each in relation to Electrical installation work. can anyone point me in the...
  13. C

    ELECSA Certification Scheme Elecsa standards

    More of a vent than a question. Reading the latest copy of professional electrician magazine earlier and seen an article from elecsa titled "one of the most common questions we get asked on the technical helpline is do i need rcd protection for...". Now iv always known elect / nic etc standards...
  14. B

    Install standards

    Hi all, first post so please be patient! I am currently lead electrcian for one of the country's biggest retailers at one of their top ten stores (profit wise), just over two years service. I have extensive experience in commercial and shop fitting installs. In that time, there have been two...
  15. edexlab

    Minimum education standards for being an Electrician

    Just a little rant I've been reading post's on here for a while now and I think the standards for becoming an Electrician have obviously dropped so low now my 10 year old son could become one (he's actually very bright) So many posts on here now, where the spelling and wording are of a sub 10...
  16. Dan

    ECA responds to Government response to Select Committee report into Building Regulati

    ECA responds to Government response to Select Committee report into Building Regulations and calls for clarification and improved standards Read the full news article
    • Dan
    • Thread
    • building calls eca government regulations select standards
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. P

    Installation standards question

    Hi, I rent out a flat. I asked our letting agent to arrange to have our 5 year test done which the did. Some work required to put in RCD fuseboard, replacing with a new one. The property is an old townhouse (1860) split into 5 flats. All that so you understand I haven't seen this installation...
  18. E

    British Standards Consultant: Hello Boys!

    Hi Gents, Just a quick hello from a 'sparkette' new to the industry. I work as a consultant with all BSI standards, so PM me if I can be of any use. Looking forward to poking my nose in to loads of discussions, so come and say hi!! Sam(antha) x
    • electroman
    • Thread
    • british hello standards
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  19. G

    falling standards

    Recently I have seen 2 rough jobs by so called experienced electricians,one had fitted a twin socket on a length of plastic conduit and instead of using a fitting on the end had simply pushed the conduit into the box.The second was on a rented property and the electrician had joined a 2.5 t&e...
  20. S

    MCS Consultations

    Email just popped into my inbox about MCS consultations across technologies. Microgeneration Certification Scheme - Consultations Deadline 31st October

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