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Made 2 Measure: how does the EV charging point amendment affect me? | Megger

|Date: 8 August, 2020

Made 2 Measure: how does the EV charging point amendment affect me? | Megger

The technical team at Megger answer the latest equipment-related query. You ask: I’ve heard that there’s ...

The technical team at Megger answer the latest equipment-related query. You ask: I’ve heard that there’s been an amendment to the IET Wiring Regulations that relates to electric vehicle (EV) charging ...

8 August, 2020
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RCDs, metal consumer units and TT installations | NAPIT

|Date: 5 August, 2020

RCDs, metal consumer units and TT installations | NAPIT

NAPIT's Bill Allan answers another common contractor query. Contractors sometimes ask whether it's necess ...

NAPIT's Bill Allan answers another common contractor query. Contractors sometimes ask whether it's necessary to install an RCD in a TT installation before a metal consumer unit (i.e. a 'front end' RCD ...

5 August, 2020
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How to correctly install a hot tub | Pete Monfort, Arena Training

|Date: 20 July, 2020

How to correctly install a hot tub | Pete Monfort, Arena Training

In the run up to summer, there is one particular subject that will often dominate the Q&A sessions on ...

In the run up to summer, there is one particular subject that will often dominate the Q&A sessions on social media: how to install a hot tub. So, what are the main issues to consider? Pete 'Monty' ...

20 July, 2020
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Outdoor power – the safety requirements | Knightsbridge

|Date: 17 July, 2020

Outdoor power – the safety requirements | Knightsbridge

Scott Brewer, Head of Technical at Knightsbridge, looks at some key safety considerations when it comes t ...

Scott Brewer, Head of Technical at Knightsbridge, looks at some key safety considerations when it comes to providing power and light outdoors. When your customers are looking to enhance their gardens ...

17 July, 2020
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Table 54.8 and PEN conductors | NAPIT

|Date: 17 April, 2020

Table 54.8 and PEN conductors | NAPIT

NAPIT’s Bill Allan investigates two examples regarding the application of Table 54.8 within the 18th Edit ...

NAPIT’s Bill Allan investigates two examples regarding the application of Table 54.8 within the 18th Edition. The 18th Edition of BS 7671 introduced a small but significant change to Table 54.8 which ...

17 April, 2020
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Armouring of a cable as a protective conductor | NICEIC & ELECSA

|Date: 9 April, 2020

Armouring of a cable as a protective conductor | NICEIC & ELECSA

The experts at NICEIC & ELECSA provide guidance to the contractor when utilising the metallic armouri ...

The experts at NICEIC & ELECSA provide guidance to the contractor when utilising the metallic armouring of a cable as a circuit protective conductor (cpc), main protective bonding conductor or whe ...

9 April, 2020
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MFT Equipment – Why Help Screens Are So Important

|Date: 19 April, 2019

MFT Equipment – Why Help Screens Are So Important

When testing, remembering which connection you need to make for any particular test can be a difficult ex ...

When testing, remembering which connection you need to make for any particular test can be a difficult exercise. Brendan Beaver, Sales Manager for Metrel, explains why help should always be on hand fr ...

19 April, 2019
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Installing Bathroom Fans In The ‘Splash Zone’ – Top Tips & Guidance

|Date: 17 April, 2019

Installing Bathroom Fans In The ‘Splash Zone’ – Top Tips & Guidance

When installing a bathroom fan in Zone 1, also known as the ‘Splash Zone’, what do electricians need to c ...

When installing a bathroom fan in Zone 1, also known as the ‘Splash Zone’, what do electricians need to consider? Mick Daniels, Sales Director at National Ventilation, tells us more about the latest Z ...

17 April, 2019
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Power Quality Expert | Watt is Power Quality

|Date: 9 August, 2017

Power Quality Expert | Watt is Power Quality

Rob Barker of Power Quality Expert looks at the basics you need to follow when you’re assessing power qua ...

Rob Barker of Power Quality Expert looks at the basics you need to follow when you’re assessing power quality. When we start to look at what power quality is, it can quite quickly seem to get very com ...

9 August, 2017
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Joint Decisions With HellermannTyton

|Date: 13 June, 2017

Joint Decisions With HellermannTyton

Should you choose gel or cast resin cable joints? Steve Slater, HellermannTyton’s UK Product Manager – El ...

Should you choose gel or cast resin cable joints? Steve Slater, HellermannTyton’s UK Product Manager – Electrical Installation, offers some pointers. Connecting cables is a basic skill for electrician ...

13 June, 2017
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