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earthing [2025/07/12 11:53] – [Warnings for the UK] m0lteearthing [2025/07/12 14:13] (current) – [Warnings for the UK] m0lte
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 The authoritative source for wiring regs in the UK is BS 7671 - also known as the IET Wiring Regulations. Unfortunately it is not freely available. As of July 2025, we are up to 18th edition amendment 3, with amendment 4 likely 2026. [[https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/ensure-you-are-up-to-date-with-bs-7671/|More info]] The authoritative source for wiring regs in the UK is BS 7671 - also known as the IET Wiring Regulations. Unfortunately it is not freely available. As of July 2025, we are up to 18th edition amendment 3, with amendment 4 likely 2026. [[https://electrical.theiet.org/bs-7671/ensure-you-are-up-to-date-with-bs-7671/|More info]]
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 +There is loads of stuff about earthing online. Anything non-specific to the UK you should automatically disregard in the UK. There is also plenty of bad hearsay advice floating around in the UK amateur community - the latest RSGB guides are reasonably good and worth a read.
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 +As always, if in any doubt, employ a qualified electrician.
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 {{ :motorola_r56_2005_manual.pdf | Motorola - Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites (R56) - 2005 }} (commercial) {{ :motorola_r56_2005_manual.pdf | Motorola - Standards and Guidelines for Communication Sites (R56) - 2005 }} (commercial)
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