The 18th Edition wiring regulations require designers and installers to ensure that their installations are designed and constructed so that the risk of ignition from high temperatures or electric arc is minimised. Protection requirements include protecting against fire caused by insulation, arcs, sparks and high temperatures. Installing arc fault protection is [...]
So, what do the new regulations say about RCDs and how can designers make sure they stay compliant and carry out proper electrical design, installations and assessments? For downloadable guides on the new regulations and information on other key areas of BS7671:2018 visit our 18th Edition Hub. Types of RCD Regulation [...]
BS7671:2018 was released on the 2nd of July 2018 and came into effect on the 1st of January 2019. There are many significant changes made to regulations that apply to the design, erection and verification of electrical installations in domestic, commercial and residential structures. Section 708 applies to the electrical installations in [...]
Hager's new Residential Distribution Catalogue provides electrical contractors with the key information on the 18th Edition regulations, helping them make the right choices on their next 18th Edition installation. gdgsgdg Their latest Residential Distribution Catalogue covers in-depth the changes made to RCD Selection, Surge Protection, Overload Protection and Arc Fault [...]
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18th Edition requirements for surge protection The arrival of the 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations further reshapes the regulatory landscape for electrical contractors. A number of important areas have been scrutinised and reviewed; among them is the issue of surge protection and devices designed to mitigate [...]
SWA's Firefly range of 18th Edition cable clips offer full compliance to the new regulations. They solve a very real problem and one that can have tragic consequences too. Whilst overhead cabling does not normally present a risk, in fact, having cables neatly out of reach in plastic trunking is a [...]
The 18th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations was released on July the 2nd and it is set to be officially implemented on the 1st of January 2019. To help electrical professionals best understand the key revisions surrounding issues such as overload protection and fault detection, Hager have [...]
