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Great thanks a lot. :D

Can anyone please tell me what the tick box ("For one item of current using equipment" under the heading of "Electrical Separation" on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS INSPECTED on the new 17th ed DEI Certificate) means? or where I could find out without having to buy a book!

Surely any cabling run outside should be mechanically protected in some way- in this case - conduit :?:

Thanks very much Mapj1 and comms for your personal views, as I had said in the original post Ban, I looked in the regs but hadn't been able to answer the question myself so thought one of you "oracles" may be able to help me. Ban if everyone were told to read the OSG or regs we wouldn't need...

Can anyone tell me the in regs wether or not a on a TT system with a 10mm main Earth (not buried) to the rod and consumer unit with a split load, if you need or when you need an overall protection of an RCD, or is the 30mA RCD on the sockets enough. I dont know, but could find out the Ze if...

I was told by an NICEIC inspector to add it to a minor works cert for a fused spur supplying a spa bath. He said not only to mention the 32A ring breaker Zs but also to split the box and add the spec for the 3A fuse as well. What do you reckon?

Could someone please tell me the maximum earth fault loop impedance for a BS1362 3A fuse or where I can find the info. I need both 5sec and 0.4 sec disconnection times. The 13A spec is in the regs but not the 3A.

No it won't save you any money as the power which doesn't go through the lights is used across the resistance of the dimmer switch.

Beat me dingbat! Must get broadband and some typing lessons :lol:

It depends on what you want the book for, ie general interest or for passing electrical exams and also how much money you want to spend!! :)

What is the black wire going to the 3rd earth terminal?

Have a look at this, there is some good info and pictures: http://www.niceic.org.uk/nonapproved/downloads.html Newsletter 139 Supplement on BS 7671:2001, Section 601: Locations containing a bath or shower - Requirements

Yes you should have had an Electrical Installation Certificate which also consists of a schedules page, schedules of item inspected/tested and schedule of circuit details or a Domestic Electrical Installation Certificate, which also consists of a schedules page which has all three schedules on...

the switch must be within arms reach. outside the bathroom is not within arms reach Where does it say that within the regs?

malawihap have you tried Screwfix or are they not long enough?? Also sorry to steal your stage but the question is on the same subject. Is FP 200 (2.5mm)cable classed as heat resistant as well as Fire proof?? and can it be used to power storage heaters? and an imersion heater? (have got FP200...