Electricity — page 2
Wiring, switches and sockets, consumer units and REBT regulations.
The Low Voltage Electrotechnical Regulation sets a minimum number of circuits according to the level of electrification. What they are and what each protects.
Concealed corrugated conduit and surface trunking protect the electrical cabling. How to calculate metres and diameters according to the type of circuit.
Many old homes still have a ceramic fuse box. What the change to circuit breakers and RCDs involves, and why it isn't optional in a renovation.
Junction boxes, accessory boxes and recessed access boxes: what each is for and how many a typical home needs.
Miscalculating the modules of a consumer unit forces you to buy a bigger one halfway through the job. How to estimate the number of rows and modules according to the circuits.
Installing an EV charging point requires its own circuit, specific residual-current protection and sometimes notification to the distributor. What to include in the quote.
How to choose the circuit breaker amperage according to cable size, when an RCD is rated 30 mA and how to calculate the ICP from the contracted power.
The difference between a single, two-way and intermediate light point, when to use 16A or 25A sockets and which data outlets to choose in each room.
Average hourly rate of a skilled electrician and assistant in Spain, when an emergency surcharge applies and when the electrical certificate is mandatory.