domestic house rewiring practical advice

[harbourside]

I would class myself as competent DIYer and have rewired my previous houses but would like to know if anyone could recommend a book that shows the practical aspects of 17th edition rewiring (e.g min height of sockets, etc). I have a copy of the 17th edition but this focusses more on the tech aspects vs the practical aspects that I am looking for.

I have brought a house and would like to the donkey work (running cables through joists, cutting in sockets, etc) but need to know I am not breaking any of the 17th edition regs?

Any help would be appreciated! Thanks

 

[mfarrow]

The On-Site Guide (red) and Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (green) should provide you with what you need.

Both are published by the IEE.

 

[Steve]

practical aspects of 17th edition rewiring (e.g min height of sockets, etc).

These havent changed. The wiring regs dont care where you put sockets, as long as they aint gonna be damaged. The building regs, however might have something to say about the socket heights, but these only apply to total refurbs (plaster off etc) though if you wish to move all your sockets up, go for it.

I have brought a house and would like to the donkey work (running cables through joists, cutting in sockets, etc) but need to know I am not breaking any of the 17th edition regs?

The main thing you need to know about the 17th edition is:

A. unprotected cables need to be RCD protected if they are buried in a wall or floor (unless they are 5cm deep - my walls arent even 5cm THICK! But it is possible in floors). Many people now use metal conduit or SWA to avoid RCD protection on circuits where it is undesirable.

B. there must be no single point of failure - an overall RCD is no longer acceptable. Even a split dual RCD board is frowned upon. RCBOs are the preferred method, but the cost puts many off.

C. There is now more emphasis on splitting circuits and "what happens if" situations. You must consider, for example, what if a lighting circuit trips? Many times now, the lighting and socket circuits are split front and back, as opposed to up and down.

Im sure others will chip in!

 

[harbourside]

The On-Site Guide (red) and Electricians Guide to the Building Regulations (green) should provide you with what you need.

Both are published by the IEE.

Thanks for such a quick reply, do you mean the one by Brian Scaddan?

 

[ban-all-sheds]

but these only apply to total refurbs (plaster off etc)

Not even then.

 

[ban-all-sheds]

Thanks for such a quick reply, do you mean the one by Brian Scaddan?

No - they are IET books, not oners by Scaddan.

See here: //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=75416#75416

 

[harbourside]

Thanks for such a quick reply, do you mean the one by Brian Scaddan?

No - they are IET books, not oners by Scaddan.

See here: //www.diynot.com/forums/viewtopic.php?p=75416#75416[/QUOTE]

thanks, is there one you would recommend?

 

[333rocky333]

This guide is helpfull when used with the regs book, it also has some info at its website.

http://www.wiley.com//legacy/wileychi/eca_wiringregulations/

 

[ban-all-sheds]

thanks, is there one you would recommend?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Home-Electrics-Manual-Step-step/dp/184425240X

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863418546

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863418627 or http://www.theiet.org/publishing/books/wir-reg/electricians-guide-part-p-2nd-edition.cfm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0953788555 or http://www.tlc-direct.co.uk/Products/TLGUIDE.html

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Part-Doctor...=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1266839031&sr=1-1

http://www.technicaltrainingsolutions.co.uk/publications.shtml

http://www.technicaltrainingsolutions.co.uk/publications.shtml

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863418449 or http://www.theiet.org/publishing/books/wir-reg/17th-edition.cfm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863418554

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863418570 or http://www.theiet.org/publishing/books/wir-reg/inspection-testing-5th-edition.cfm

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863418619

http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/0863416160

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Electrical-Installation-Design-Guide-Calculations/dp/0863415504 or http://www.theiet.org/publishing/books/wir-reg/electrical-installation-design-guide.cfm

 

[ban-all-sheds]

I have brought a house and would like to the donkey work (running cables through joists, cutting in sockets, etc) but need to know I am not breaking any of the 17th edition regs?

You need to read this: //www.diynot.com/wiki/electrics:part-p

If your plan is to "do the donkey work" and have an electrician finish off and certify it then that won't work unless you find your electrician first and agree with her what you can do. She will be the one signing the certificates to say that she did all of the work, so only she can decide what you can do, and only she can direct and supervise you.