I only replace them on my Fluke 1652 when it cries for new batteries (when the battery symbol stays on once turned on). Duracell takes it a long way for me!
Hi,
I have just come across a Plate Switch mounted on the wall inside a bathroom to operate the ceiling light. Is there any alternative fitting to replace it (to conform with the reg) without resorting to installing a pull-cord switch? Any feedback will be much appreciated. Thanks!
Couldn't get hold of the previous PIR and none of the circuits is RCD protected. Even Zs at sockets came out with more than 32 ohms.
Going to speak to DNO to check the earth.
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Been to a property and did some preliminary check on CU; Ze=32.8 ohms, PFC=7 A (not KA) and PSC 1.3 KA and yet there was a Periodic Label (with NICEIC logo on) stuck on the CU cover that said, “next inspection is due on 10/07/2012” and apparently the report was for a year.
Did the...
Hi,
Where could I possibly download samples of New Amended NICEIC Certificates, the download page ( NICEIC | Contractor | Downloads) used have them but not anymore.
Cheers.
Been to a property to inspect for a possible CU change and could not visibly see the main earth coming from the cut-out. Didn’t try to lift the board up to find its origin and couldn't see any earth block or bonding to the gas/water.
Zs (not Ze) at the re-wirable CU is 0.30 ohms, PFC: 808...
Your initial quote of £450 is nominal but you always should give a break down of what work that involves and also mention that any additional / unexpected work will incur additional charge. She should have compared the quote before she gave you the go ahead and it’s not in your interest to do...
I first moved into a property some 20 years back and it had this sort of cabling then, must have been put there 20 or 25 years previous to that day. So in this case I can put down as 45 years. Thanks guys!
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What could be age of cabling in a domestic environment if they are single strands for live & neutral with rubber insulation and non sheathed bare for the earth? Thanks in advance.
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