BS 7671: 18th Edition Wiring Regulations – Study when you want and pass your exam when you're ready…
This may not be an issue in newer bathrooms that comply with current editions of BS7671 as supplementary bonding in bathrooms may be omitted when regulations 701.415.4.5 (iv), (v) and (vi) are met. However, supplementary bonding the radiator has always been a grey area especially in older bathrooms because the radiator may or may not be an extraneous-conductive part. … Read more
Hi, I recently received an email from a student who’d just passed his 17th Edition City & Guilds 2382-15 exam saying… There was only one question that I had absolutely no idea on, it was regarding Circuit breaker Types. I can’t remember the question exactly, but but it was along the lines of “In what … Read more
The17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations gives us methods of fault protection within Part 4 Chapter 41 BS 7671. But firstly what is Fault Protection? Part 2 of BS 7671 Says… “Protection against electric shock under single fault conditions” In plain language this means that fault protection provides us with protection against receiving an electric shock from … Read more
It’s the festive season ‘again’ and just for a bit of fun here’s… “Ten Wiring Regulations That Apply to Christmas” 314.1 Every installation shall be divided into circuits, as necessary to: (iii) take account of the hazards that may arise from the failure of a single circuit such as a lighting circuit. 414.1.1 Protection by … Read more
Circuit Breakers Perhaps the most common of all protective devices circuit-breakers are found in modern single-phase domestic consumer units and three-phase industrial / commercial distribution boards. The British Standard BS EN 60898 applies to these devices and they usually come in sizes of 2 A up to 125 A. Apart from its nominal rating (In) 10 A, 16 … Read more
Section 722: Electric Vehicle Charging Installations was originally added to BS7671 as Amendment 2 in 2013 as a loose copy that could be ‘stuck’ into the book. It was incorporated into the full version of the 17th Edition Wiring Regulations with Amendment 3 in 2015. It’s intended to cover the supply to electric vehicles charging at … Read more
I’m regularly asked… “With the City & Guilds 17th Edition qualification am I allowed to carry out work in domestic properties?” My reply… In order to carry out electrical work in domestic installations you will also need to comply with Part P and other relevant parts of the building regulations as well as the regulations in 17th … Read more
I know I probably need to get out more, but here’s ten reasons I like the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations ‘BS7671:2008+A3:2015’. Although it’s a non statutory document BS7671 provides guidance on ensuring the safety of all electrical installations here in the UK, assisting you to comply with the Electricity at Work Regulations. The … Read more
Looped Lighting Circuits – Electrical Installation 101. The most common method is the ‘loop in’ system. This is where cables loop in and out of each lighting point, which is usually a ceiling rose. The wiring may be a Twin and Earth PVC/PVC cable consisting of a Line, Neutral and CPC (in), a Line, Neutral … Read more
A.C. current flowing in a conductor creates an alternating magnetic field. This is made stronger if the conductor is surrounded by a ferrous ‘containing iron’ enclosure such as with steel wire armour ‘SWA’ or steel conduit and also if a single conductor enters a ferrous enclosure on its own. This electromagnetic effect produces heat which … Read more