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Additional protection for socket outlets

|Date: 13 February, 2024

Additional protection for socket outlets

Keith Willcock, Product Manager for Siemens Alpha Circuit Protection Products, reviews the implications f ...

Keith Willcock, Product Manager for Siemens Alpha Circuit Protection Products, reviews the implications for designers and installers of electrical installations from the latest requirements for additi ...

13 February, 2024
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The requirements of BS 7671 for protective equipotential bonding where ADS is used | NICEIC

|Date: 1 December, 2023

The requirements of BS 7671 for protective equipotential bonding where ADS is used | NICEIC

This article from the experts at NICEIC discusses the purpose of carrying out protective equipotential bo ...

This article from the experts at NICEIC discusses the purpose of carrying out protective equipotential bonding in commercial and/or industrial type properties, and how to verify the electrical continu ...

1 December, 2023
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What are the purposes of, and difference between earthing and bonding within an electrical installation? NICEIC

|Date: 15 November, 2023

What are the purposes of, and difference between earthing and bonding within an electrical installation? NICEIC

It would appear that many people, including some whose work requires involvement with electrical installa ...

It would appear that many people, including some whose work requires involvement with electrical installations, are not aware of the differences between earthing and bonding. This article outlines the ...

15 November, 2023
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What changes took place following the May 2023 Corrigendum? | NAPIT

|Date: 9 October, 2023

What changes took place following the May 2023 Corrigendum? | NAPIT

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, introduces the May 2023 Corrigendum. On 9th May 2023, IET ...

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, introduces the May 2023 Corrigendum. On 9th May 2023, IET and BSI announced the release of a Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022. The Corrigendum was pu ...

9 October, 2023
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EAWR and BS 7671: can one help the other? | Paul Skyrme

|Date: 8 September, 2023

EAWR and BS 7671: can one help the other? | Paul Skyrme

In this article, produced for PE before his recent passing, the late Paul Skyrme looks at the relationshi ...

In this article, produced for PE before his recent passing, the late Paul Skyrme looks at the relationship between the Electricity at Work Regulations and BS 7671. This article intends to explain the ...

8 September, 2023
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Requirements for the use of reduced low voltage (RLV) systems on construction sites | NICEIC

|Date: 27 June, 2023

Requirements for the use of reduced low voltage (RLV) systems on construction sites | NICEIC

BS 7671 permits the use of a range of supplies to equipment on construction sites. This article from the ...

BS 7671 permits the use of a range of supplies to equipment on construction sites. This article from the experts at NICEIC summarises the requirements in Section 704 for the use of reduced low voltage ...

27 June, 2023
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Maximum demand: understanding the requirements for any new electrical installation | NAPIT

|Date: 4 April, 2023

Maximum demand: understanding the requirements for any new electrical installation | NAPIT

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, looks into understanding the requirements for maximum dem ...

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, looks into understanding the requirements for maximum demand. When carrying out any new work, whether it is a brand-new building or an addition to an ex ...

4 April, 2023
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Factors affecting the current-carrying capacity of live conductors | NICEIC

|Date: 15 July, 2022

Factors affecting the current-carrying capacity of live conductors | NICEIC

The experts at NICEIC consider the effect of ambient conditions and installation methods when determining ...

The experts at NICEIC consider the effect of ambient conditions and installation methods when determining minimum live conductor sizes. BS 7671 often specifies a minimum cross-sectional area for live ...

15 July, 2022
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The function of LED drivers: where and how they should be used | NICEIC

|Date: 15 June, 2022

The function of LED drivers: where and how they should be used | NICEIC

Using LED drivers for a bespoke lighting installation can be confusing due to the range of different type ...

Using LED drivers for a bespoke lighting installation can be confusing due to the range of different types and possible variations for their connection that are available. This article from the expert ...

15 June, 2022
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The ever-changing regulations of SPDs: What is the future for domestic usage? | Scolmore

|Date: 17 March, 2022

The ever-changing regulations of SPDs: What is the future for domestic usage? | Scolmore

Scolmore Group looks at the ever-changing regulations regarding SPDs and ponders what the future might ho ...

Scolmore Group looks at the ever-changing regulations regarding SPDs and ponders what the future might hold for domestic usage. BS 7671 is due for a second amendment this year and we currently underst ...

17 March, 2022
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