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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SELECT Managing Director Alan Wilson has told thousands of podcast listeners that there are “no second chances” with electrical safety – and it is vital that consumers know that the electricians they use for the ongoing electrification of society are qualified and competent. Speaking on the popular Independent Minds podcast, the MD of Scotland’s largest construction trade association said ...

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“Electrical Safety at Work: Safe Isolation” is the new short form catalogue from Martindale Electric. The 44-page catalogue contains a complete range of products specifically designed for executing safe isolation procedures. Implementing safe isolation is essential to achieve compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations, which are there to ensure that workers on site are ...

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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! JOE PERKINS: THIS WAS FOUND WHILE CARRYING OUT AN EICR AT A LORRY MOT WORKSHOP. “WE’LL MAKE IT FIT” THEY SAID… ...

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Martindale Electric has introduced four new proving units to its industry-leading range. Safe electrical working requires the use of a voltage indicator that has been proven with a suitable proving device, before and after use, to ensure the instrument is working correctly, in accordance with the Electricity at Work Regulations. The new Proving Units come ...

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Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, takes a closer look at the requirements for carrying out risk assessments. Where an electrical installer is involved in carrying out any new work, there has to be a consideration of what the work entails, where it is to be installed, who is to carry out the work ...

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Frank Bertie, Chief Technical Officer at NAPIT, looks into understanding the requirements for maximum demand. When carrying out any new work, whether it is a brand-new building or an addition to an existing installation, BS 7671 requires an assessment of the proposed installation works. This involves an assessment of the general characteristics of the installation ...

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