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The job was a simple garage conversion. That’s what Tom told his wife, anyway. But for an electrician, “simple” is a trap.

He signed the certificate. His name. His liability. His peace of mind. cable calculations bs7671

That evening, Tom sat in his van again. He’d run the cables, drilled the holes, and tested everything – continuity, insulation resistance, RCD trip times. All passed. The job was a simple garage conversion

The client, Mr. Ashworth, wanted a 7.4 kW car charger, a mini workshop, and LED spotlights. “Just wire it in,” he’d said. “My mate Dave says 2.5mm cable is fine.” anyway. But for an electrician

Tom snorted. Dave wasn’t here. Dave didn’t have to sign the Electrical Installation Certificate. Dave wouldn’t get sued if the cable melted and burned the house down.