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...uit or equipment protective device designed to prevent [[fire]]s caused by electrical arcing. ...found in domestic situations in the UK. However the 18th edition of the UK Wiring Regulations does now include provision for inclusion of AFDD protection at

==House wiring== [http://groups.google.com/group/uk.d-i-y/browse_frm/thread/699b2085f3b44dd8?hl=en# 1 switch controls lights on

An introduction to the various mains plugs used in the UK. ...quired to meet the standard. This not only helps ensure a minimum level of electrical safety but extends the life of plugs and sockets by ensuring they will not

...cheme is as of 2006 found in all but the oldest appliance flexes. In fixed wiring, the blue/brown scheme is only found in very new (post-2004) installations, ...labelled. From April 2006, only the new colours should be used for any new wiring.

...definition of the supply is given as [http://www.diyfaq.org.uk/electrical/electrical.html#240V 230V +10% / -6%] (though the target voltage is still 240v). This If you read through various documents such as the wiring regs (BS7671) or its companion the On Site Guide, you will encounter a numb

...lent to the voltage, and the rate of flow of currants is equivalent to the electrical current flow. '[[Cables|Cable]]' generally refers to electrical wire with single solid copper conductors. If flexed repeatedly it cracks an

There are various Regulations affecting DIY work in the UK. ...how many types of building work (including plumbing, heating, ventilation, electrical etc) are carried out. Some types of work are "'''notifiable'''" meaning the

*[http://www.lidl.co.uk/ LiDL] *[http://www.adli.co.uk/ ALDI]

file:2WaySwitchFront.jpg|The faceplate of a traditional UK style two way single light switch Another failing of this layout is that it may generate additional electrical interference and "noise" since the current flow in the link cable between s

...ot lethal. It is desirable to make the impedance (resistance) of the earth wiring a low as practicable. (1000A flowing through 0.1 ohm drops 100V!) A fundamental principle of electrical safety is that no single fault condition should cause a hazardous situation

A scanned and OCRed version of it is [[Media:The Wiring Regs 1st Edition.pdf|available here]] ...ring regs making BS7671 a national standard for all electrical work in the UK.

If you live in the UK, or another country that has adopted the UK style 13A plug and socket design, It is likely that most of your mains powe This article will explain how to choose which rating fuse to use in a UK mains plug.

...or use with masthead amps have low current limited supplies, so any aerial wiring defect doesn't create a fire risk. A standard [[wallwart]] is not a workabl ...ork]]. With 69,000 house fires a year in the UK, a percentage of which are electrical, masthead amps may be a bit safer than plug-ins in the loft. Make sure that

...different brands and types of Consumer Unit (CU) commonly available in the UK, and their features. ...ox of fuses or [[MCB|circuit breakers]] that normally connects each of the electrical circuits in a property to the electricity supply after it comes out of the

...s not permitted to have a device powered from two separate circuits. Also UK bathrooms have traditionally not included power sockets, so it is common to This article describes the wiring schemes for a number of fan types and applications.

...domestic 240V [[:Category:Electrical|mains wiring]] system as used in the UK, then discusses or links to the common options and extras. ...[[Rewiring Tips|rewiring]], and assumes some basic [[:Category:Electrical|electrical knowledge]].

This is the foreword of the 2008 edition of BS761 - the 17th edition of the wiring regs (the red book). It summarises the changes from the 16th edition (brown ...ollowing a full review, this Standard replaced the 16th Edition of the IEE Wiring Regulations BS 7671i2001 as amended. Copyright is held jointly by The IET a

...ain''' or just '''ring''') is a wiring technique developed and used in the UK that uses two conductors for each of live, neutral and earth to supply each This design reduces the consequences of [[Electrical Circuit Faults|faults]], and enables the use of smaller-diameter [[cable|wi

...the most popular [[cable]] connector in [[House Wiring for Beginners|fixed wiring]]. ...iring [[regulations]] require a self extinguishing container for all fixed wiring junctions. Taped blocks are ok inside such containers, such as a junction b

: A method of wiring switches so that a [[:Category:Lighting|lamp]] can be turned on or off from ...ets, switches etc. All the visible bits of an [[House Wiring for Beginners|electrical installation.]]

...PVC outer [[Cable|T&E]] style cables with no cpc (no earth wire) ([[House Wiring for Beginners|lighting circuits]]): 1955-1966 ...insulated figure of 8 speaker type flex used as mains lead: until 1976 in UK

....jpg|thumb|metal studs with pipes through them|link=http://wiki.diyfaq.org.uk/index.php/File:Dsci0392.jpg]]This was a part-DIY project as I had qualified ...is where they are mostly used, for cooling. They're relatively new in the UK for heating, mostly used for warehouses, supermarkets and commercial premis

...an sometimes cause [[Fuse|fuse]] blowing, [[MCB]] tripping or hot or burnt wiring accessories ...] as children, this condition does not cause any deaths or injuries in the UK, and is a widespread occurrence. In fact the principle of feeding mains ele

*Cable and flex for [[Low Voltage Wiring]] ...le. This is the most common cable used for [[:Category:Electrical|domestic wiring]] today.

...rrors in the original design of the circuit. This article focusses on hard wiring faults that can occur either during normal use, or can be a result of poor ...ing this document since there may be fundamental differences to your local wiring practice that could make advice given here inappropriate or even dangerous.

...nd Building regulations approval is required for most building work in the UK. Building regulations that apply across England and Wales are set out in t ...lled by [[Part P]], when the electrical supply is from a nearby dwelling's electrical supply.

...will sometimes see these referred to in questions and answers about mains wiring. *In the case of a generator feeding tools or temporary wiring there is more often no reliable earth connection

...lt of [[Electrical Glossary#I|Indirect contact]]. For protection against [[Electrical Glossary#D|direct contact]] shocks however, only the versions with 30mA or ...can it switch this current off. (just as well most drills these days are [[Electrical Glossary#D|double insulated]])!

...for use for telecommunications, computer networking and video. Structured wiring is a flexible system. You can decide how you will use each cable after you A structured wiring system will allow you to reliably interconnect computer and telephone equip

'''Droppers''' are [[electrical]] components used to reduce voltage to a load or [[appliance]], and are use ...do produce a little heat, and some can get quite hot in use. [[Cables|PVC wiring]] should be routed so it can't come into contact with the case of a hot cho

In the UK there are changes happening with the national telephone system that will af ...nt oversight to ensure that legislation covering telephone services in the UK keeps up with the changes.

...cs of installing wiring. For that please see the [[Electrical_Installation|Electrical Installation]] article. ...stallation design is fairly much decided by the [[Regulations|17th edition wiring regs]] which came into force on 1 July 2008 , so unless you get into specia

...ize and simply consist of a quartz glass envelope with protruding pins for electrical connection. They produce light omni-directionally and rely on the light fit These are bare quartz tube lamps with a long thick filament and an electrical contact at each end. These are typically used in high power reflector light

...ndard" circuits presented in the [https://www.amazon.co.uk/Site-Guide-7671-Electrical-Regulations/dp/1839532270&tag=internodeltdcomp On Site Guide] '''(affiliate ...ternodeltdcomp BS7671] (the wiring regs) or the IEE [https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=IET+On+Site+Guide&Go.x=0&Go.y=0&link_code=qs&tag=internodeltdcomp On Si

...onal injury that may result from the use of this material. In fact, in the UK no one is permitted to work on a gas appliance unless they are competent to This document attempts to answer some questions that are frequently raised on uk.d-i-y. It may answer some questions better by giving a fuller context to th

for uk.d-i-y (news:uk.d-i-y) ...very day on uk.d-i-y. This FAQ is written to assist Usenet news group news:uk.d-i-y. This FAQ is not an endorsement or a criticism of any particular meth

;[[House Wiring for Beginners|2-way switching]] : A method of wiring switches so that a lamp can be turned on or off from more than one switch.

...jacent to the ceiling are also allowable zones for buried wiring in the UK wiring regulations (BS7671).

...of £160 for the pair of them! I had forgotten how much walnut costs in the UK. A few hours in the workshop turned one of those into a pair of book matche ...e ceiling void above the shower in the en-suite. It was to become the main wiring hub for everything else. A shaver socket in each room, plus concealed ducte