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by Dr.Robotnik
Thu Jan 13, 2011 1:01 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Loft Lighting
Replies: 11
Views: 9077

So adding to a system first job is the measure the prospective short circuit current and or loop impedances which are really the same but one measured in amps the other in ohms and from those readings we will know if the system will stand anything being added to it. However unlike insulation tests ...
by Dr.Robotnik
Thu Jan 13, 2011 12:17 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Loft Lighting
Replies: 11
Views: 9077

Thank you for your answers guys. Just to clarify, the NICEIC, is happy for me to undertake this work. I am an aerospace engineer. I have access to testing equipment, have done this sort of thing before and have a friend who is an electrician to double check the work. However, just to answer some of ...
by Dr.Robotnik
Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:58 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Loft Lighting
Replies: 11
Views: 9077

Not notifiable and not inspectable according to the NICEIC.

Cheers all.
by Dr.Robotnik
Tue Jan 11, 2011 1:21 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Loft Lighting
Replies: 11
Views: 9077

However as I have said in another post for any DIY man to inspect and test his work which will require meters costing £750 to buy and £75 to hire is near impossible to expect. So although permitted by Part P it is unlikely you can do the work and comply with regulations. Oh, so you are saying this ...
by Dr.Robotnik
Mon Jan 10, 2011 8:28 pm
Forum: Electrics Forum
Topic: Loft Lighting
Replies: 11
Views: 9077

Loft Lighting

Dear All, I am new to the forum and hope my question hasn't been gone over too many times already. I have provisionally laid some flooring in my loft by torch light but would ideally like to have a proper light up there to see what I am doing. However I am confused about Part P (probably no surprise...
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