Whether you’re looking to sell your home or buy a new one, you need to be aware that an electrical inspection will be part of the process. The findings of this inspection can affect the price you pay or receive for the property. However, it is still possible to have issues after an…

Does a ring final circuit have to be supplied directly from a protective device in the distribution board or consumer unit, or is it permitted to supply the two ends of the ring via a dedicated radial circuit cable? ELECSA explains. The NICEIC helpline is occasionally asked whether a ring final circuit has…

This article considers the factors that influence the decision as to when the first and subsequent periodic inspections should be carried out. Contractors and members of the public sometimes ask how often an electrical installation should be subjected to periodic inspection and testing. This article considers the factors that influence…

At Technique Learning Solutions, people often approach us who want to become electricians but are confused exactly what they need to do to become ‘qualified’. We understand that it can be a bit tricky trying to negotiate your way through the minefield that is Electrical Qualifications which is why we…

Irrespective of the distributor’s responsibility, it is up to the electrical installer, acting on behalf of the consumer, to ensure that the earthing connection is suitable for the requirements of the electrical installation and that it is properly connected to the earthing conductor of the installation. A question often asked…

The check list incorporates a straightforward three step process including signs to look for as part of a visual inspection of a product together with the types of questions to ask to help to ensure that individuals and companies are purchasing compliant products. In response to requests made by electrical…

Network administrators must take the long view when trying to keep IIoT network costs down. Companies moving to the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) have spawned a parallel growth in the number of connected devices on networks, as well as increasing the scope and complexity of industrial control networks that…

This article will look at requirements associated with the making of additions and alterations to existing electrical installations. Many existing electrical installations require one or more additions or alterations during their lifetime. An addition or alteration may be minor such as the addition of a point to a final circuit,…

This article will take a closer look at the conditions protective devices must meet to protect a conductor against overload. The primary purpose of a protective device is to protect the circuit from damage, and for such purposes Regulation 433.1.1 requires the operating characteristics of a device protecting a conductor…

Type AC residual current protection has been applied in UK domestic premises, with little consideration for the nature of appliances and loads connected downstream of the RCD. The impact of increased leakage currents can result in unwanted tripping, which results in other safety complications – loss of lighting and supplies…