Category: Wiring Regulations

31st March 2022

AFDD Regulations 2024

Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group 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)...

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24th December 2021

Consumer Unit Regulations Guide

Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group 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...

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9th November 2021

Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2024

Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group Main Earthing Conductor Regulations 2024 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...

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28th October 2021

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

Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group 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....

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28th October 2021

Are RCBOs Mandatory Under The 18th edition?

Are RCBOs Mandatory Under The 18th Edition? Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group It’s been a hot topic for debate recently, especially with all the changes and the introduction of Amendment 2 to the 18th edition of the wiring regulations. So...

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28th October 2021

Do TT Installations Need Up Front RCD?

Do TT Installations Need Up Front RCD? Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group The 18th edition of the wiring regulations brought some serious changes to how installations need wiring up. Despite this, the problem of whether or not TT installations need...

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17th April 2021

Meter Tail Regulations 2024

Meter Tail Regulations Please join our new Facebook group where you can continue the discussion and learning in a non-judgemental atmosphere! CLICK HERE – Electrical Assistance Facebook Group If you’re in the process of installing a new consumer unit or conducting electrical inspections, it’s crucial to have a solid understanding of the meter tail regulations in effect. As of the...

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27th October 2020

C2 – Potentially Dangerous

C2 – Potentially Dangerous >>> Self Employed Electrician? FREE 1 Week “WIN WORK FROM FACEBOOK” Challenge – CLICK HERE <<< If you are completing an EICR (Electrical Installation Condition Report), then this category of fault C2 – Potentially Dangerous for any type of faults which, although not presenting an immediate danger, have the potential to become dangerous should a fault...

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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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