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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Electrium provides a brief overview of one specific update in the Corrigendum: overvoltage protection. It’s now well documented that the IET has updated certain requirements in Section 443 of BS 7671 Amendment 2. Those requirements relate to providing protection against transient overvoltages of an atmospheric origin or due to switching. The revised requirements of Regulation ...

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The experts at Electrium look at the considerations professionals must be aware of when replacing a new consumer unit, in line with Amendment 2 to the 18th Edition. Replacing a consumer unit is classed as an alteration to the electrical installation. Alterations and additions are categorised as ‘new work’ and all new work on an ...

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Following Amendment 2 to the 18th Edition Wiring Regulations, the team at Electrium provide us with more detail as to the correct use of RCBOs in the workplace. In the workplace power continuity is an important factor. Business services must not be interrupted by unwanted power outages. That’s why RCBOs (Residual Current Breaker with Over-Current) ...

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The experts at Electrium take a closer look at Arc Fault Detection Devices and why they could offer essential protection against fires caused by electrical equipment. Chapter 42 Regulation group 421 in Chapter 42 of the IET Wiring Regulations specifically relates to protection against fire caused by electrical equipment. Unfortunately electrical equipment can be a ...

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The latest episode of the Electrium podcast has just gone live ‘Episode 12 – What you need to know about amendment 2’ does exactly what is says on the tin. We dive deep into the key highlights of amendment 2 for residential installations and what it means for customers. In their latest episode, Electrum discuss ...

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Now that Amendment 2 of the 18th Edition has arrived, Electrium has launched a series of updates to help professionals understand the changes and how they affect the next installation or project. As part of the updates, you’ll find details about why AFDDs have been mandated, where you now need to install transient over-voltage protection, how ...

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The updated site offers a host of new features and user-friendly additions. The new Electrium website is now live! It’s so easy to use, you will soon find what you want, even though there’s more than 8,000 products to choose from! The new website offers far more than that, however: Quick & Easy Product Finder ...

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Leading manufacturer Electrium looks at ‘How Electrium is working for you’ in its brand new video release. Ian Hunter, Head of Sales and Marketing at Electrium, provides an update to his first video in January 2020 on how the business is helping customers to make the most out of working with Electrium. In the video ...

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The ECA Industry Awards 2021 are now open to entries. These prestigious awards recognise the key achievements of the highest talent in electrotechnical and engineering services, providing a great opportunity for contractors and wider industry associates to showcase their exceptional work. This year’s awards will also combine Member projects and activities from 2019 & 2020. ...

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