18th Edition

The 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations is here.

Published on 1^st July 2018, for the moment you can use either the 17th or 18th Edition regulations, but from the 1^st January 2019 the new regulations must be used in all designs and installations.

The 18^th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations presents some new opportunities for the industry from the changes. These provide further safety measures for installers to provide for their customers as well as a focus on energy efficiency.

Here at Electrium we're putting together a host of content that will give you insight on the latest changes and we will have some new products which will help you to comply. We’ll be looking closely at Arc Fault Detection Devices (AFDDs), Surge Protection and RCD's.

During the next few weeks we'll be sharing some of the key changes in the 18th Edition on the sliders above, with more topics added each week.

Check out the links below and see what we have to say about the 18^th Edition.

This area is here for information purposes. Designers and installers should obtain their own copy of BS7671:2018 and follow the requirements and recommendations in the 18^th Edition of the IET Wiring Regulations.

Order your copy here.

The latest edition to the wiring regulations, the 18th Edition, has brought about changes which will affect what you do.

We've put together some of the key changes that you need to know. Get some insight with the boxes below.

AFDDs are a new addition to the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations and have been included to provide protection against arc faults that can lead to electrically ignited fires. Arc Fault Detection Devices have been recommended for this purpose. There are requirements within the 18th Edition to protect against arching and burning, insulation faults, arcs, sparks and high temperature particles.

Why Arc Fault Detection?

It's an important part of your next installation and can provide further safety to your clients.

Watch our demonstration video below on how Arc Fault Detection Devices work.

We've also gone into further detail to explain why AFDDs can benefit your next project and why should you be wary of arcing in our feature below.

Find out more

Find out what you need to know about AFDDs below.

Wylex	Domestic Circuit Protection & AFDD Solutions - Catalogue	Click here
Wylex	Arc Fault Detection Devices - Brochure	Click here
Wylex	VIDEO - Benefits and Features of Wylex AFDDs.	Watch here
Wylex	AFDD Product References	Click here
Crabtree	AFDD Product References	Click here
Crabtree	How to pick the right consumer unit and what to put in it	Click here
Crabtree	Starbreaker Consumer Units and Devices - Brochure (Aug 2018)	Click here
Crabtree	Starbreaker Protective Devices - Brochure	Click here
Crabtree	How AFDDs can benefit your next installation.	Click here
Crabtree	Why Crabtree has your AFDD Solution	Click here
Crabtree	VIDEO - Benefits and features of Crabtree AFDDs.	Watch here

Within the 17th Edition of the Wiring Regulations, the requirements of surge protection were determined through risk assessment methods.

Now, overvoltage protection must be provided in certain circumstances. For example, where there is risk of serious injury, where there is a risk of loss of human life or a large number of co-located individuals are affected, where there is an interruption to public services and where there is an interruption to commercial or industrial activity. Other requirements are contained in 443.4

For circumstances where overvoltage protection is not required, a risk assessment can be carried out. If a risk assessment is not carried out, overvoltage protection must be provided.

Find out more about surge protection devices below.

Wylex	SPD Solution (Distribution Boards)	Click here
Wylex	Requirements for Overvoltage Protection Guide	Click here
Wylex	Why using Surge Protection will add value to your business.	Click here
Wylex	Surge Protection Product References	Click here
Crabtree	Requirements for Overvoltage Protection Guide	Click here
Crabtree	Surge Protection Product References	Click here

We'll have more on Residual Current Devices (RCDs) in the 18th Edition coming soon.

Keep checking back.

We have solutions to help you comply with the 18th Edition of the Wiring Regulations.

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