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Interesting cable. If the braiding means that it affords sufficient mechanical protection for the insulated conductors then it will be ok. This type of cable is not listed as a cable type in BS7671:2008 so I would contact the supplier/ manufacturer. Ask them if it meets the minimum requirements...

dingers, pint or a stiff whiskey? :D

**switches off the lights and heads down the the pub

DONG :D

Is that where you burn the rogue electricians sheds? Hehe

The NVQ is endorsed by an awarding body. The awarding body use units to achieve this. The units have assessment criteria that you must achieve, carry out or prove to show you are competent. The units are the key to compiling evidence. Your assessors job is to tell you this and guide you along...

I wave my knife when people get confused. It's helps them concentrate :D

Meanwhile the assessment centre is glaring at you and tapping it's watch :D

Agreed 8)

In the exam there is only one answer. C&G do not intend to get "electricians" to ponder over the "ins and outs", the "what ifs or maybes". You get two minutes per question. Is the info there? Yes it is. Bang (or should I say click?) Regarding being drawn into an argument (which I somehow have...

How do inspectors know that a certain size of conductor is missing from service pipework? Do they phone up the supply undertaking to check before they say, "you need a 10mm²"? Of course not. We have the same version but the 2382 exam requires you to lift the information from the pages 95% of...

Table 54.8 has the note so the answer is only B. B points you to the note and the option to check if you have any doubts? The paragraph above 54.8 states the answer: "Except for highway power supplies and street furniture, where PME conditions apply the main protective bonding conductor...

Earthing... always a good talking point :D I'm going to get a bumper sticker made because I am that sad. "Earthing - Splitting hairs and losing teeth since 1882"

Can I also ask, for research, why you had the PIR carried out please?

So the million dollar question is: What is the design current?

My external walls are not build with cavities (built in 1932). Any furniture , curtains or e.g. a toy box placed by the wall starts to collect dark mould patches like the air is not circulating behind them or something. This appears on the curtains and on the wall paper. What shall I do to...

I think this is a bargain and essential for anyone who is a member of one of the national organisations available. http://electrical.theiet.org/wiring-regulations/digital/index.cfm Wiring Regulations BS 7671:2008 (17th Edition) Guidance Note 1: Selection & Erection Guidance Note 2...

Did anyone go to this in Harrogate today? IET did a presentation on the first amendment to the The 17th Edition. The PIR is disappearing as a name and being changed to something to do with installation condition. Heavy focus on SPDs. NICEIC online courses for 2382, 2392 and 2391 (about the...

Harsh :shock: