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    Can i test my own property without part p? but am a jib approved spark???

    hey guys. Right im moving house and the buyers want a test certificate! im a 10 year qualified approved electrician who tests at work on a regular basis also with my 17th edition and test kit. does anybody know where i stand as to do a periodic on my own property with regards to part p??? :dizzy2:
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    Testing an array without AC supply on site?

    Chaps, We have an installation to do which is quite a long way away from us. It's a new build and there's no electricity on site yet, they're using generators at the moment. I'm just trying to think how I can test the system. I can test the DC side as I would normally but struggling to think...
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    Fuse Downgrading

    Is it acceptable to leave a 2 core 10mm2 MICC cable supplying an upstairs flat on a 100A suppliers fuse? (Maxing demand is acceptable and disconnection times are within tolerance.)
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    is an electric wall radiator without earth safe?

    Greetings! I would like to move an electric radiator to another wall. The radiator at it's current location is properly grounded, but the wiring on the target wall, unfortunately does not have a ground wire. So some questions are: How important is it to wire electric radiators with ground...
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    Can you sign off your own work without being select/nic registered in Scotland?

    Hi guys, Wondering if some of you guys could help? Being a approved spark I have been asked to do a job (loft conversion) for a mate where the job will be tested and results sent to the council for I think building control. The drawing he has had done off of an architec with the new bedroom...
  6. beatboaby924y

    Can you sign off your own work without being select/nic registered in Scotland?

    Hi guys, Wondering if some of you guys could help? Being a approved spark I have been asked to do a job (loft conversion) for a mate where the job will be tested and results sent to the council for I think building control. The drawing he has had done off of an architec with the new bedroom and...
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    SJIB (Scottish) Certification Scheme SJiB Trade Card- Building inspector wont approve Garage conversion without one

    Hi folks, well I have recently had a garage conversion done and the builder got an electrician to do the electrics and provide an electrical installation certificate which was fine. However when I showed all these details to the building inspector he said he needed a copy of the electricians...
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    Shower install

    Looking for the best solution on a damage limitation rewire... Two bedroom semi with a 10.5kw shower in bathroom upstairs wired to a 45a p.c in 10.0mm t&e. There is no way of getting to shower unless the wall is chased out in bathroom or hallway. Problem is client does not want her bathroom...
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    European lamps without earth

    Hi all, Wondering if there are any specific rules on imported electrical items, or whether they have to conform to UK standards? Specifically, I have a Dutch supplier of metal floor lamps who say that their 2 pin plugs come with a 3 pin adapter to make it saleable in the UK, but my...
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    Special installation in a special location

    Found while doing an EICR today - see picture. OK- its just outside Zone 1 by a few mm, but the storage rad circuits are not RCD protected and there's no supplementary bonding in the bathroom. I disconnected it, then got told "it doesn't work anyway" ..... I guess it got wet! However, worse...
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    Need to change alarm panel without setting off the alarm

    Hi, i need to change an optical xm alarm panel for an optima compact g4 panel, problem is the old panel has stopped working and the keypad is frozen, is there a way to stop the outside siren from going off without getting the ladders out. If it's not possible then which wires in the outside box...
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    Who can change a socket?

    Hello Can someone give me clarity on who can change a wall power socket? I assuming I can change my own without qualification but can I change a friends? Is the only requirement to do it in accordance with the building regulations? James

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