Top 10 New Year Resolutions for Electricians and Aspiring Electricians

Happy New Year and thank you for visiting today. These resolutions are not just for the start of the year but can be started at any time to improve your career. As we usher in a new year, it is the perfect time to set ambitious yet achievable goals for your career in the electrical … Read more

Keeping Up to Date With The 18th Edition…

The 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS 7671) is the most important day to day non-statutory document for electricians as it provides guidance on complying with the legal requirements of the Electricity at Work Regulations 1989 as well as the Health and Safety at Work Act. New or alterations to existing regulations within the 18th Edition … Read more

Six Leadership Tips to Help Electrical Installation Business Owners Succeed

As the owner of an electrical installation company, you are the company’s leader. You set the tone and direction of your company and inspire your employees to do their best. With that in mind, here are six leadership tips to help you run a profitable electrical installation company. 1 – Know Your Market It’s important … Read more

Cable Size and Protective Device Selection

05: Cable Size and Protective Device Selection The cable most commonly used in domestic electrical installations is the 70 °C thermoplastic PVC insulated and sheathed flat cable which is often referred to as ‘Twin and Earth’ or ‘T&E’ and is available in various sizes ranging from 1.0 mm² up to 16 mm². As well as … Read more

Insulation Resistance – Testing

Insulation resistance testing on a new installation(i.e. during initial verification) The object of this test is to verify that the quality of the insulation surrounding the conductors is satisfactory and has not deteriorated or been damaged causing short-circuits and earth faults. It is done at the consumer unit with all the installation switches closed ‘on’. … Read more