Use the calculator as a pre-check, not a certificate
The output is a planning or review aid. Final values still need competent design, inspection, testing and current BS 7671/manufacturer data.
Electrical calculator · DB schedule / test sheet / circuit schedule / EICR
Paste circuit and test-sheet notes to flag missing Zs, R1+R2, IR, RCD or breaker details and generate a cleaner copyable schedule.
For tightening up temporary DB schedules, EICR notes and job-file records before handover.
Field notes
Practical checks to run before this calculator result turns into a site decision.
The output is a planning or review aid. Final values still need competent design, inspection, testing and current BS 7671/manufacturer data.
Device type, rating, breaking capacity, curve, RCD type and correction factor assumptions can change the conclusion. Do not rely on a generic label.
If the result is used in a job discussion, record Ze/Zs, cable data, correction factors, supply voltage and any reason for accepting, splitting or investigating the circuit.
FAQ
Short answers written for UK temporary electrical and HVAC planning work.
Paste circuit and test-sheet notes to flag missing Zs, R1+R2, IR, RCD or breaker details and generate a cleaner copyable schedule. It is mainly for UK electrical review work, especially where a quick pre-check is needed before selecting equipment or changing a temporary setup.
No. It is a competent-person planning aid only. Final decisions still need current BS 7671 requirements, manufacturer data, inspection, testing, risk assessment and the actual site conditions.
Check current BS 7671 values, manufacturer device data, measured results, earthing arrangement, correction factors and site installation conditions. If any assumption is uncertain, use the result as a prompt to investigate rather than as permission to energise.
It normally means the margin is weak, an assumption is missing, or the load should be split, staged, moved closer to the supply, reduced or reviewed by a competent electrician before use.
Estimate voltage drop over long leads for heaters, air movers, dehumidifiers and portable AC, with compressor start warnings.
Estimate PSCC or PEFC from Ze and voltage, compare against device breaking capacity, and draft a quick test-sheet note.
Check a measured Zs value against an entered device limit, with optional 80% rule headroom and clear pass/check wording.
Use the adiabatic equation shape to compare fault current, disconnection time, k factor and CPC size as a planning aid.