Issue 73 - November 2018

In this issue James Eade returns with another myth to bust, Steven Devine shows the advantages of sharing knowledge through local networks and Geoff Cronshaw brings some International Standards news for supplies to electric vehicles.

Myth busters #2 - All metal gas and water pipes must be bonded to the main earthing terminal

James Eade returns with another myth to dispel.

The IET Wiring Regulations 18th Edition BS 7671 and local Network Events

Steven Devine talks about the advantages of sharing knowledge through Local Networks

Latest developments in International Standards for supplies for electric vehicles

A new standard, IEC 60364-7-722 Edition 2, was published in September 2018. This replaces IEC 60364-7-722 Edition 1 published in February 2015. In this article, we give a brief overview of some of the latest requirements at international level, which may or may not be incorporated in BS 7671 in the future.

John Bradley: on understanding and applying the IET Wiring Regulations

“Ever since the 15th Edition, the IET Wiring Regulations have been more complex than the previous editions,” says John Bradley, Chairman of the joint IET/BSI committee responsible for the book’s technical content. But he adds, “there are some things electricians and engineers can do to get to grips with the new 18thEdition. Life would be harder without the Wiring Regulations”