BS7671

Periodic Inspection Testing Procedures

1 October 2011

This article gives an overview of the range of recommended electrical testing procedures required for Periodic Inspections and Condition Reporting (EICR). You should refer to BS7671 or Guidance Note 3 for a full list of the requirements for Inspection and Testing. Important This article is an overview of the requirements for electrical testing and inspection. BS7671 and [...]

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Regulations for Inspection and Testing of Electrical Installations

21 July 2011

This article gives an overview of the requirements for 17th Edition of BS7671 regarding inspecting and testing condition reports or EICRs for electrical installations.  Please refer to the actual wiring regs and Guidance Note 3 for more detail and specific information. Warning Carrying out electrical inspection reports and certification without sufficient experience and training can be very dangerous for the [...]

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Surge Protection Devices-SPDs and Section 534 Amendment 1 of BS7671

11 June 2011

This article gives some information about Surge Protection.  Even if you’re not particularly concerned about SPDs it’s worth watching the video clip to see the effect of an electrical surge and to make yourself aware of the damage that even very short overvoltages can cause. Surge Protection Devices Modern electronic equipment and devices are vulnerable to [...]

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Electrical Online Training for Electricians

10 June 2011

I’ve signed up to a great new way of learning online and it’s good news for electricians ! Online learning specialists Learning Lounge have launched a new online training solution which is ideal for electricians.  The new subscription based website offers online training resources which are an excellent solution for electricians and trainees looking for flexible [...]

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Building Regulations Electricians

28 September 2010

Electrical installations in dwellings (England & Wales) In the past an electrician’s main concern was mainly with the technical part of an electrical installation and in complying with the current edition of BS7671. With the introduction of Part P of the Building Regulations most electrical works in dwellings should be carried out by a competent person [...]

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Big Red Book Review

27 September 2009

  Big Red Book Review    BS 7671:2008 What were your thoughts when you first encountered The Big Red Book?   Our Amazon reviewers made the following observations:   1001 ways to use an RCD A murder mystery where people and livestock are getting murdered all across Europe. Only one man can stop it – [...]

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BS7671:2008 The Changes.

29 March 2009

BS 7671:2008 The Changes from the 16th Edition Below are are a summary of the Changes from 16th Edition as detailed in the ECA’s 17th Edition factsheets.   You can view or download PDF versions from the electricians forums website.  This article may be useful to both those who are new to BS7671 as well as those [...]

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