electrical installations Archives - Professional Electrician https://professional-electrician.com/tag/electrical-installations/ the latest news, products, tools and info for UK electricians Wed, 14 Feb 2024 14:35:02 +0000 en-GB hourly 1 Schneider Electric Unveils Next Generation Acti9 Active Modular Circuit Protection Range for the UK Market https://professional-electrician.com/products/schneider-electric-unveils-next-generation-acti9-active-modular-circuit-protection-range-for-the-uk-market/ Wed, 14 Feb 2024 11:00:53 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=45592 Schneider Electric Unveils Next Generation Acti9 Active Modular Circuit Protection Range for the UK Market

Schneider Electric has developed a modular circuit protection range tailored for the UK market – Acti9 Active. Schneider Electric’s innovative solution has revolutionised the future of electrical installations across higher risk residential buildings, HMO’s, Office Buildings and care homes, catering to the evolving sustainable needs of electricians, facilities managers and design firms. Compliant with the ...

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Additional protection for socket outlets https://professional-electrician.com/technical/additional-protection-for-socket-outlets-electrium/ Tue, 13 Feb 2024 08:00:46 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=45180 Additional protection for socket outlets

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 additional protection for socket outlets in BS 7671, including Amendment 2. Regulation 411.3.3 Within Chapter 41 (protection against electric shock) Regulation 411.3.3 now tells us: ‘.. in AC systems additional ...

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Electrical earthing: do you know the requirements? | Scolmore Group https://professional-electrician.com/technical/electrical-earthing-do-you-know-the-requirements-scolmore-group/ Mon, 13 Nov 2023 08:00:50 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=44093 Electrical earthing: do you know the requirements? | Scolmore Group

Jake Green, Head of Technical Engagement at Scolmore Group, takes a look at earth electrodes and the relevant code of practice associated with their application. BS 7430: 2011+A1:2015 is a code of practice for protective earthing of electrical installations. This standard is closely linked to the requirements of BS 7671, where relevant, and both should ...

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What changes took place following the May 2023 Corrigendum? | NAPIT https://professional-electrician.com/technical/introducing-the-may-2023-corrigendum-napit/ Mon, 09 Oct 2023 07:00:01 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=43813 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 and BSI announced the release of a Corrigendum to BS 7671:2018+A2:2022. The Corrigendum was published on 15th May 2023 and makes changes to six areas of BS 7671 that came into effect immediately. There is often a Corrigendum ...

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National tour sparks discussions for the electrical community | Hager https://professional-electrician.com/news/national-tour-sparks-discussions-for-the-electrical-community-hager/ Thu, 17 Aug 2023 08:00:13 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=43427 National tour sparks discussions for the electrical community | Hager

The team from leading electrical manufacturing company, Hager, has reached the midway mark of their epic tour across the UK. HagerGang On Tour has seen the Hager UK team cover the entire nation – from north to south and east to west – connecting, collaborating and celebrating with local communities of electrical wholesalers, installers and ...

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Measurement of Maximum Demand | Chauvin Arnoux https://professional-electrician.com/technical/measurement-of-maximum-demand-chauvin-arnoux/ Wed, 19 Jul 2023 07:00:28 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=42757 Measurement of Maximum Demand | Chauvin Arnoux

In this article Julian Grant, General Manager of Chauvin Arnoux UK, will look at one of the most important, but often overlooked, parameters associated with electrical installations big and small. In simple terms, the ‘Maximum Demand’ of an electrical installation is the maximum amount of current it is ever likely to draw from its supply. ...

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The requirements for carrying out risk assessments | NAPIT https://professional-electrician.com/technical/the-requirements-for-carrying-out-risk-assessments-napit/ Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:00:32 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=42235 The requirements for carrying out risk assessments | NAPIT

Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, takes a closer look at the requirements for carrying out risk assessments. Where an electrical installer is involved in carrying out any new work, there has to be a consideration of what the work entails, where it is to be installed, who is to carry out the work ...

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BASEC joins forces with Kiwa UK https://professional-electrician.com/news/basec-joins-forces-with-kiwa-uk/ Fri, 28 Apr 2023 09:00:22 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=42060 BASEC joins forces with Kiwa UK

Globally recognised cable accreditation body, The BASEC Group (BASEC), is joining Kiwa with immediate effect. BASEC is an independent accredited certification body for the electrical cable industry worldwide. It has 63 employees with its headquarters in Milton Keynes and a state-of-the-art laboratory in Dubai. ECA’s Terry Foreman, who is also a Director of BASEC commented: ...

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Putting the spotlight on Quickwire’s ‘Switch & Load’ junction box https://professional-electrician.com/features/putting-the-spotlight-on-quickwires-switch-load-junction-box/ Tue, 11 Apr 2023 10:00:58 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=41659 Putting the spotlight on Quickwire’s ‘Switch & Load’ junction box

We discover more about two common scenarios that installers face where the use of Quickwire’s ‘Switch & Load’ junction box will really come in handy. At Quickwire, we like to think we’re revolutionising the electrical industry with our clever and innovative fast fit junction boxes. British made, and designed to save valuable time for the ...

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Made 2 Measure: Is there a simple and reliable way of filling in test certificates? https://professional-electrician.com/technical/made-2-measure-is-there-a-simple-and-reliable-way-of-filling-in-test-certificates/ Thu, 09 Mar 2023 09:00:51 +0000 https://professional-electrician.com/?p=41158 Made 2 Measure: Is there a simple and reliable way of filling in test certificates?

Working on your own? Need some technical advice? Don’t know where to turn? The technical team at Megger answers the latest technical query from end users. YOU ASK: WHEN I’M TESTING ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS, I HATE FILLING IN TEST CERTIFICATES BY HAND. IT TAKES AGES AND IT’S EASY TO MAKE MISTAKES. IS THERE A SIMPLER AND ...

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