WHAT IS ATEX ? - Hazardous locations and electrical installations

[@jamesdyas542]

We used to work for some of the local independent petrol stations but they’ve all closed down now. Excellent videos thanks.

[@efixx]

Thanks for commenting.

[@muzikman2008]

I worked for 16 years building EX cctv systems for hazardous areas. It was BASEEFA certified, then became ATEX certified. Stainless steel housings containing camera trays, or Junction Boxes, and monitor housings. We also put lightning surge arrestors in EX JB's too. All the cabling, glanding, etc also had to be EX rated. It was a complex, expensive business. We mainly manufactured systems for Oil refineries (Conoco), oil platforms world wide, Chemical plants, Nuclear power stations, and flour mills. It was really interesting work, varied, and got to play with and build some great projects. A lot of the staff did not understand EX equipment at all, or it's importance in safety for hazardous areas. They never lasted long in the job lol...

[@efixx]

Sounds like a really interesting time in your career. Thanks for telling us a out it. 😊

[@jdog-ukapprentice7660]

I am learning tons about working and installing equipment in explosive atmosphere doing my apprentiship through them. The is so much to get around what you you must do as using nylon washers and what all the information on the cert means

[@_.F.B.I]

Interesting thank you for sharing

[@efixx]

Our absolute pleasure. 😊

[@thattoolguy9432]

Installed tons of ex rated kit when i was afloat, mainly lighting and switching

[@efixx]

Good to know, must have been interesting work. 😊

[@thattoolguy9432]

@@efixx the job itself was great, but the paperwork and permits was a pain in the a***

[@jjsmallpiece9234]

No requirement in the UK to specifically produce an Explosion Protection Document. I work as a Process Safety Engineer - which includes DSEAR / hazardous area assessments.

[@markopopoland]

Atex zone 2 - can I provide electrical cord connected outside Atex zone to normal switchgear to atex 2 zone area device with Atex certification ?

[@brianpiddock6074]

You need to look at the Design, Construction, Modification, Maintenance and Decommissioning Of Petrol Filling Stations Jointly published by the APEA and Energy Institute. Also required is a safety passport to work on Petrol sites.

[@c8bbr]

Need more than a safety passport, also need to be compex trained to install and verify the electrical installation in a hazardous area.

[@brianpiddock6074]

@@c8bbr I retired in 2016 mate worked for 25yrs for one of the big oil company's. Just look after mates and family now.

[@efixx]

Great comments, thanks very much.

[@c8bbr]

@@brianpiddock6074 I work for one of those big oil and gas companies. Cracking place to do electrical installations and maintenance. Enjoy your retirement well earned

[@AliAli-ww4pg]

@@c8bbr needs knowledge of area classification and installation, design, selection, erection, inspection, maintenance and international standards

[@alunroberts1439]

At .58 Am thinking about petrol stations. And the cars electrics. Let's watch the rest of the video. As my thinks is they say no use of mobile phones. ???

[@alunroberts1439]

As am thinking sparks how much in a car could spark. What concentration of exclusive gases do we need to be a danger pair cubic meter. I really need to read up on ATEX regulations.

[@alunroberts1439]

Can not see link can you send

[@efixx]

www.efixx.co.uk/Know%20How/atex-explosion-rated-cpd

[@mickelmcc]

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