We learn more about why Niglon’s new range of PROTEGO consumer units has been engineered with the electrician firmly in mind. PROTEGO means ‘to protect’ in Latin, and in developing this range Niglon has sought not just to keep the homeowner secure, but also to make the life of the installer as easy as possible. ...

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Need help with cracking those EICR codes? The technical team at NAPIT, with the help of the 18th Edition Codebreakers publication, answer your latest coding queries. Click on the photos for a closer look! ALISTAIR RIGBY: THERE WAS NO POWER TO MY NEW BOARD SO I OPENED UP THE ISOLATOR FOR A LOOK AND FOUND ...

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In this article, originally written for the IET Wiring Matters publication, James Eade looks to dispel some of the myths surrounding the use of flexible cables in fixed installations. The content for this piece was inspired by a comment that was posted on the IET EngX Forum which stated: ‘Flexible cables are not permitted in ...

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The Abox series from Spelsberg has been a staple product for electrical installers and OEMs for decades. Rugged, easy to install and cost effective, it’s one of the most recognisable junction boxes on the planet. Now, thanks to a ‘ground up’ re-design, the Abox and Abox Pro offer a more reliable connection than ever before. ...

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Need help with cracking those EICR codes? The technical team at NAPIT, with the help of the 18th Edition Codebreakers publication, answer your latest coding queries. Click on the photos for a closer look! JOSH COOK: THESE ARE JUST A FEW FINDS FROM A TYPICAL WEEK ON THE JOB… During an EICR there are often ...

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Section 443 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 contains requirements for protection against transient overvoltages either of atmospheric origin or due to switching. Where the application of overvoltage protection measures are required, regulation 443.1 specifies that any surge protective devices (SPDs) should be selected and erected in accordance with Section 534 of that standard. This article looks at ...

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Need help with cracking those EICR codes? The technical team at NAPIT, with the help of the 18th Edition Codebreakers publication, answer your latest coding queries. Click on the photos for a closer look! EVANS ALL ELECTRICAL: HERE WE HAVE POSSIBLY THE WORST INSTALLATION KNOWN TO MAN. UNFORTUNATELY, WE HAD THE (MIS)FORTUNE OF CARRYING OUT ...

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What is your invention and what is it designed to do? When continuity testing on radial circuits, the R1 R2 Link (SRR1R2) allows you to link R1+R2 together at the consumer unit without disconnecting any conductors. What is your background in the electrical industry? I originally worked for eight years as an Electrical Engineer before ...

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Martindale Electric has launched the Drummond MTL15 test lamp and MTL15PD-S Kit which includes a test lamp and proving kit. The new test lamp extends the application areas for Drummond test lamps to higher voltage installations. With AC/DC voltage indication thresholds of 50, 230, 400, and 690V plus a 1000V CAT IV safety rating, the ...

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The aim of this article from the experts at NICEIC is to explain the operating characteristics of the protective multiple earthing (PME) earthing facility, a type of TN-C-S system, which is commonly provided for both new and existing electrical installations. In a PME arrangement the supply neutral conductor functions as both protective and neutral conductors ...

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