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21st May 2022

RCD Regulations 2022

RCD Regulations 2022 The introduction of the 2nd amendment to the 18th edition of the wiring regulations in 2022 has brought some serious changes to the RCD Regulations. Quite frankly, the choice of RCDs and their application has become nothing short of confusing. We have more choice of types, all for different installations, yet little guidance other than the big...

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3rd April 2022

SPD Regulations Guide – 18th Edition

SPD Regulations Guide – 18th Edition Some more big changes to the wiring regulations were introduced recently, specially the SPD regulations in the 18th edition AMD2. Although there have been requirements for Surge Protection Devices (SPDs) in certain particular instances for a long time, the release of the 18th edition in 2018 really brought them into the forefront. The original...

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31st March 2022

AFDD Regulations 2022

Important news surrounding the AFDD Regulations with the latest 18th Edition Amendment 2! The release of AMD2 to BS7671, the 18th edition wiring regulations has introduced a requirement to use Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs) on socket circuits up to 32A in certain instances. We’ll delve into the specific instances below, however safe to say the new AFDD regulations will...

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24th December 2021

Consumer Unit Regulations Guide

Consumer Unit Regulations Guide There has been a lot of confusion regarding changes to the wiring regulations and how they affect consumer unit regulations Since the introduction of the 18th edition, there have been some new additions to particular regulations which affect the fitment of consumer units. AMD2 has also brought a number of differing requirements from the original 18th...

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5th December 2021

What EICR Code for No RCD?

What EICR Code For No RCD? BE AWARE, this guide is quite comprehensive and thus will be a long read. If you don’t have time to read everything when you just need a quick reference, just check the the Table Of Contents and it will guide you to what EICR code for no RCD applies to each specific requirement. When...

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9th November 2021

Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2022

Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2022 There is often a lot of confusion surrounding main earthing conductor regulations and how they should be applied when conducting 18th edition inspection & testing. Please note that this guide deals with the Main Earthing Conductor and the parts of BS7671 (mainly section 4 on protection) which apply to that. Protective bonding is a separate...

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28th October 2021

Can You Fit A Metal Consumer Unit to a TT Earthing Arrangement?

An often asked question is “Can You Fit A Metal Consumer Unit to a TT Earthing Arrangement System?“ Not so long ago, it was not allowed to have a metallic enclosure on a TT system. The 3rd Amendment of the 17th edition of the wiring regulations, released in 2015, brought a requirement that all domestic switchgear was to be made...

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17th April 2021

Meter Tail Regulations 2022

Meter Tail Regulations If you are installing a new consumer unit, or completing electrical inspections, you’ll need to be familiar with the meter tail regulations in force at the current time. Whilst there is no separate “meter tail regulations”, sections of BS7671 (18th edition wiring regulations) does deal with installation of cables, of which the meter tails must also comply....

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7th April 2021

Best 18th Edition Certification Software for 2022

Best 18th Edition Certification Software for 2022 >>> Self Employed Electrician? FREE 1 Week “WIN WORK FROM FACEBOOK” Challenge – CLICK HERE <<< In a quest to help you all ditch the pen and pad once and for all, we compared the best 18th edition certification software for 2022. We will be comparing which has the best features, is easiest...

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6th March 2021

6.1: Additional protection for all low voltage (LV) circuits by RCD not exceeding 30mA

Additional Protection For All Low Voltage Circuits By RCD Not Exceeding 30mA This particular inspection is the first in the section relating to special locations. In this particular instance it relates to “locations which contain a bath or shower“ This includes bathrooms, shower rooms and wet rooms for domestic properties. In commercial properties it can also include changing rooms, washing...

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