What is Inspection and Testing? Inspection and Testing is a term everybody in the electrical industry will know, and many who aren’t in the industry may have heard. Other terms used include “‘test and inspect‘. ‘testing and inspection’ and ‘2391 tests.’ However, the correct terminology is ‘Inspection and Testing’ simply…

Whether you’re just about to start your career and are trying to figure out the best path for you, or simply want a complete career change, becoming an electrician is a great option for everybody, regardless of age or life stage for a range of reasons… 1. There are many…

The electrical industry is full of specialised terms and abbreviations with the 18th Edition arguably being one of the most known and important ones. Whether you’re a beginner wanting to know more about what the 18th Edition is or somebody in the industry wanting to know where it came from…

Guidance on Omission of RCD Protection for Sockets – 18th edition
Do all sockets need to be RCD protected is one of the most popular questions we get asked within our centres.

The United Kingdom is currently basking in glorious sunshine and people have even predicted that today could be the hottest day ever recorded in the history of the UK. The Met office have predicted that temperatures could reach up to 39C (102.2F) in southern and eastern England. Such heat brings…

Plant safety is about much more than tasks on a checklist. It requires a commitment from every employee—from management to line workers—to maintain a culture of safety in all aspects of the operation. Over time, interpretations of certain safety standards can stray from the standards’ original intent, spurring myths about…

A fire detection and alarm system can significantly improve the safety of occupants in dwellings by operating automatically and alerting occupants, especially those asleep, to the outbreak of fire. For these reasons, requirements for the provision of systems to provide early warning of fire are incorporated into UK building regulations….

Most domestic electrical installations usually require one or more additions or alterations during their lifetime. However, before undertaking such work it is important to confirm the safety and adequacy of the existing installation. Most domestic electrical installations usually require one or more additions or alterations during their lifetime. However, before…

Love them or loathe them, electric vehicles (EVs) are here, and most definitely on the up. Between 2013 and 2018, new EV registrations in the UK rose from a meagre 3,500 to 160,000, with government projections now running into the millions by 2030.  Currently, we are not short of places…

Learn the key factors relating to the installation of swa cables from earthing through support to bending. Steel-wire armoured (swa) cables commonly serve as distribution circuits and final circuits in electrical installations. This article outlines some of the key factors relating to the installation of swa cables. Providing automatic disconnection…