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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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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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27th October 2020

C2 – Potentially Dangerous

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11th October 2020

Provision Of RCD (not exceeding 30mA) for all socket-outlets of rating 32A or less

*** Self Employed Electrician? Learn How To Win Work – Click Here *** Checking that an “…RCD (not exceeding 30mA) has been fitted to all socket outlets of rating 32A or less” is another inspection in the 5th section of the 18th edition Inspection Schedule. A particularly easy inspection to complete, this is simply ensuring that the installation has an...

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15th June 2020

How to Win Work as an Electrician

How to Win Work as an Electrician in 2022 If you are a self employed electrician then probably the most important question you have about business is: How do I win work as an electrician? You wouldn’t be alone in asking that, this is a common theme among small electrical businesses, particularly start-ups & one man bands. It doesn’t matter...

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