Some terms and acronyms explained...
RCD
Residual Curent Device - protects against electrical faults to earth
MCB
Miniature Circuit Breaker - protects against short circuit and overload
17th edition
The latest electrical regulations laid down by the Institute Of Electrical Engineers
BS7671
The british standard relating to the regulations above
Consumer Unit
The "official" description of a domestic fusebox
NICEIC
The National Inspection Council for Electrical Installation Contracting - the trade body who oversee our standard of work
Part P
This relates to Part P of the Building Regulations which broadly speaking make it illegal for anyone who is not registered with an approved body (such as the NICEIC) to carry out most types of electrical installation work (to see exactly what click here)
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* Rewires
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* PAT Testing
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