How often should periodic inspection and testing be carried out?
Tuesday, 11 December 2018
This article considers the factors that influence the decision as to when the first and subsequent periodic inspections should be carried out. Contractors and members of the public sometimes ask how often an electrical installation should be subjected to periodic inspection and testing. This article considers the factors that influence the decision as to when
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F-gas reference manual gets an update
Thursday, 06 December 2018
An essential reference guide to the European F-gas regulations has now received an update. The F-Gas Reference Manual, first published last year, has now been updated with a second edition. The manual provides extensive explanations of the F-gas regulation (517/2014) and its requirements, and has been written specifically to support those wishing to prove competency
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Becoming an Electrician
Thursday, 29 November 2018
At Technique Learning Solutions, people often approach us who want to become electricians but are confused exactly what they need to do to become ‘qualified’. We understand that it can be a bit tricky trying to negotiate your way through the minefield that is Electrical Qualifications which is why we have developed the below overview
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Responsibility for earthing of an electrical Installation
Wednesday, 28 November 2018
Irrespective of the distributor’s responsibility, it is up to the electrical installer, acting on behalf of the consumer, to ensure that the earthing connection is suitable for the requirements of the electrical installation and that it is properly connected to the earthing conductor of the installation. A question often asked of Certsure’s helpline is; “who
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BEAMA publishes Safety Check List for Circuit Protection Products
Thursday, 22 November 2018
The check list incorporates a straightforward three step process including signs to look for as part of a visual inspection of a product together with the types of questions to ask to help to ensure that individuals and companies are purchasing compliant products. In response to requests made by electrical installer organisations and the Electrical
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Industry guidance focuses on flammability challenge of low-GWP gas push
Tuesday, 20 November 2018
A range of influential cooling bodies from across Europe have issued new guidance focusing on the legal and safety requirements of dealing with low and high flammability gasses The increasing importance of flammable refrigerants to the cooling industry as it faces up to trying to meet the requirements of EU F-Gas regulation, as well as
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EIA calls for global ban on disposables
Thursday, 08 November 2018
The Environmental Investigation Agency (EIA) has called for a worldwide ban on disposable, non-refillable refrigerant cylinders. In a new report published on the eve of the 30th Montreal Protocol meeting in Ecuador, the EIA has called for a worldwide ban on non-refillable cylinders – the container of choice for refrigerant smugglers. The report – Tip of
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UN publishes new global report ‘The Dawn of a new Refrigeration Era’
Tuesday, 06 November 2018
Collaborative report will be presented to heads of state at next Montreal Protocol meeting The seventh edition of the collaborative global publication from Centro Studi Galileo, United Nations Environment Programme and the International Institute of Refrigeration is to be presented to heads of state next month at the next meeting of the Parties to the Montreal
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NICEIC backs calls to drive out rogue electricians
Friday, 02 November 2018
NICEIC believes any regulation should not place an extra financial burden on electricians already working in the sector On Thursday (October 25) Conservative MSP Jamie Halcro Johnston led a debate in Holyrood calling on members of Scottish parliament to bring in tougher regulations within the industry which would help drive out rogue electricians. NICEIC supports
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Artificial Intelligence Will Help Drive Growth in Programmable Logic Controller Market According to the Latest ARC Research
Monday, 29 October 2018
ARC expects artificial intelligence to move to the controller level and even below, enabling truly distributed intelligence. New ARC Advisory Group research on the PLC and PLC-based PACs market reveals that automation suppliers have started to introduce artificial intelligence for machine optimization. The companies have invested a large amount of R&D money to make these solutions and
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