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100

Most common used scale on synoptic floor plans.

1:50

100

First step of cable calculations?

Ib=P divided by Voltage (single phase)

100

What table is for finding Ca factor ( OSG )

Table F1

100

On this page on the 18th edition you find the list of all correction factors

page 424

100

It is recommended to wire the lighting circuits by ... method.

2 plate

200

It is recommended that lights are placed in a ... pattern on a floor/building plan

symmetrical

200

How many cable calcs steps are there?

10

200

What page is It table found on the 18th edition for 70 degrees thermoplastic flat cable

page 456

200

This table in OSG shows the R1+R2/m values

table I1 OSG

200

Draw the symbol for 2 gang switches socket outlet

go on

300

Where the CCU should be placed?

In a accessible yet hidden place (hidden for aesthetic purposes, accessible for maintenance)

300

How is diversity taken in account for a cooker circuit in domestic premises? (formula)

Ib - 10A, 30% of the remainder then +10A (+5A if socket incorporated)

300

 Ze values for TNCS, TT and TNS systems?

TNCS- 0.35 Ohms
TT- 21 Ohms
TNS-0.8 Ohms 

300

It and mV/a/m tables start from this page on the 18th edition

page 448

300

Draw the symbol for a intermediate switch

go on mate

400

Where to place the switches on a floor plan?

In the most accessible way ( e.g 2 way switching if 2 exits/entries in the room, one at each door)

400

Adiabatic formula?

S= Square root of I squared times t divided by k 

400

What is the Ca value for a 70 degree thermoplastic cable at a 25 degree ambient temperature?

1.03

400

Cc factor values

1 if circuit is above ground, 0.9 if buried in the ground

400

What IP ratings should a socket outlet have if positioned in a location containing shower/bath? Consider all zones (0,1,2)

IPX7 for zone 0
IPX4 for zone 1-2

500

It is recommended that in the bathrooms an ... is installed.

extractor fan

500

Step 8 of cable calcs?

Cant be asked to type it in 

500

Say all 10 steps of cable calcs including formulas and tables/pages

Go on mate 

500

Spell the name of the formula found at page 199

A D I A B A T I C 

500

How many socket outlets can you put on one circuit?

There is no fixed number, it all depends upon the loads connected to the circuit. 

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