How do I book an 18th Edition exam?
Contact info@epitgroup.com for more information
How often do I need to renew my HV/LV certification?
A certificate is valid for 5 years, to schedule your course to renew your certification, get in touch with the team at EPIT. Email: info@epitgroup.com
Are EPIT’s HV/LV courses recognised within the industry?
Yes, EPIT’s courses are recognised and utilised by many major operations and service companies, giving them industry recognition and enhancing career prospects for certified professionals.
Who needs HV/LV certification?
Professionals working with the installation, maintenance, and testing of HV/LV equipment, such as electrical engineers, maintenance technicians, and facilities managers, typically require HV/LV certification.
What jobs require the 18th Edition qualification?
Electricians, electrical engineers, contractors, and anyone responsible for electrical installations will likely need this qualification.
Do I need the 18th Edition if I already have the 17th Edition?
Yes, if you are still working in the industry, it’s recommended to update to the 18th Edition to stay compliant with the latest regulations.
What’s the difference between the 17th and 18th Edition?
The 18th includes new regulations on energy efficiency, arc fault detection, surge protection, prosumers (smart grids), and other safety improvements.
A flameproof Ex db enclosure has a 32mm entry and we need to use it for a 20mm cable gland, is it permissible to use two reducers to achieve this?
Yes, BS EN IEC 60079-14, the standard for electrical installation of equipment states that to accommodate the entry devices and other fittings it is permitted to use either a single adapter; or one adapter with one reducer; or a maximum of two reducers. The standard also states that a blanking element (stopping plug) shall not […]
I have an Ex eb electric motor which is labelled as T3, I understand this to mean that the temperature reached by any part of the motor will not be any greater than 200°C. Is this the case and do I need to consider ambient temperature effects?
This is true, but the equipment must be installed in a location where the ambient temperature range does not exceed the ambient temperature range that the equipment has been designed for.
If an enclosure is marked II 2 GD and also Ex db IIC T5 Gb IP 66, Ex tb IIIC T100 Db, what is the meaning of the upper case and the lower case ‘d’s?
The upper case D is part of the ATEX labelling and indicates that the equipment is for use in areas where the explosion hazard is Dust (the G indicates Gas Hazard). The lower case d indicates the method of Ex protection, in this case flameproof.