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  1. baldelectrician

    Split concentric after meter, queries

    Did an EICR that passed 5 years ago Several things in the picture raised concerns for me. Comments please - photo at end First photo shows a split concentric in use AFTER the meter, the supply is a TNC-S supply and the split concentric has the following items Single insulated neutral...
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    Do companies contact you after passing SECTT test?

    Welcome to the forum Most companies may have people in place already- many use the pre apprenticeship scheme use the pre apprenticeship scheme as a fall back but call around / email CV's and try yourself
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    Brand New EV Charger - We need you for testing and more!

    Don 't buy that part. If you can have mains connections and retain IP ratings you can have LAN connection and maintain IP ratings. It's all about design You can count me out of your trial, thanks- but no thanks
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    Brand New EV Charger - We need you for testing and more!

    A bit disappointing that it does not have LAN connection facility. Many properties have the wifi far from where the charger is and it is not possible to pick up wifi I had this in a farmhouse- the client bought his own charger and was assured by the manufacturer on the phone the wifi would...
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    Complete Home Repairs - Beware

    I had a call from a comany like this a while ago. I suggested they just take a comission on the jobs I get after each job- the more work I got the better for both of us, strangely they did not go for it Wehenever I get these calls now (you can usually tell within 20 seconds) I usually say...
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    EICR question, OLD AC RCD- code 3 or no code?

    Me and my son (who is also an electrician) were having this discussion and he said much the same as you I then said - in that instance how would you code a voltage operated ELCB- it complied with the regs at the time of the install and you can test it with an RCD tester and the test button...
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    EICR question, OLD AC RCD- code 3 or no code?

    With regards to Regulation 531.3. 3 of BS 7671:2018+A2:2022 Older AC type RCD's are prone to being blinded by dc leakage from other items plugged in to the property. In other words this RCD may fail to operate when other electronic items are plugged in which leak DC in to the mains. Regulation...
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    Lost EICR Periodic Inspection

    I use Tysoft Easycert and I have online backups (on Tysoft Server), local backup on my PC as well as cloud back up on Dropbox and One Drive. I also email my certs and have copies in my email account sent items
  11. baldelectrician

    Consumer Unit Query?

    The first mistake was buying a BG consumer unit I have had several fail, although as previously said I think the RCD may have been bypassed
  12. baldelectrician

    EV charger causing ground overheating

    The installer should have confirmed the Ze (external earth loop) with the rest of the property off and earths disconnected. The fact that was all boxed in means this was not done As a matter of urgency get the main gas and water pipes bondedm this way stray earth currents are likely to go...
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    Brand New EV Charger - We need you for testing and more!

    Hi Count me in, I would like to help
  14. baldelectrician

    MK 5780s replacement

    I would be concerned that the new MK stuff (with the H prefix) may not be suitable for the older MK Sentry units- this from the end of the current MK Sentry catalouge ------------------------------------- Made in China The MK Trademark is used under license from Novar ED&S Limited Novar ED&S...
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    Radio telemeter series K

    There is usually a wiring diagram on the inside front cover (allegedly)
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    Scottish Electrician Advice

    Call me on the business phone 01563760999 and I will have a chat Do NOT do a short course as you will be wasting your money
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    Scottish Electrician Advice

    Where are you based? I cannot offer an apprenticeship but can offer work experience
  18. baldelectrician

    Scottish Electrician Advice

    Just had a look on the NICEIC site: https://www.niceic.com/join-us/approved-contractor-scheme-(1)/eas-assessment-changes-feb-22.aspx Change to the applicant Qualified Supervisor qualification and experience requirements from September 2020 and September 2021 including - a requirement for two...
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    Scottish Electrician Advice

    Getting an apprenticeship is hard, I get youngsters that cannot even be bothered to call and let you know they will not arrive for work experience The compotent person schemes were tightened up recently and unless you are time served with experience you will find it hard to gain NICEIC / SELECT...
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    Separate bathroom circuit

    You are correct in the fact that bathrooms need RCD protection. I have RCD protection on my bathroom as I installed a new consumer unit What consumer unit do you have? Can you get an RCBO for it? This may ba easier

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