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  1. Vortigern

    Safe zones and Earth cables

    Surely you would just go straight outside via the right side of the consumer unit?
  2. Vortigern

    Safe zones and Earth cables

    Is there any reason You quoted me in your reply @default
  3. Vortigern

    Safe zones and Earth cables

    As it is clipped direct and it is apparent where it is running to I do not think you need to worry about it. The whole idea is avoiding hidden cable being damaged. This is not hidden just goes straight through the wall to the other side where it can be seen so very little chance of someone...
  4. Vortigern

    Help on estimating electrical costs

    I just quoted (and got the job) 5k for two studio flats. Bedroom, Kitchen/living room and bathroom. For a two bed 4/5k depending on the bells and whistle you do or don't want.
  5. Vortigern

    Do we have to fit AFDD's in domestic installations?

    I am sorry but the cynic in me observes the fact that the people making AFDD devices sit on the board recommending them. That alone makes me reticent. Then the cost. Most clients will baulk at the cost. On top of that there was a somewhat torrid thread from our partners over the pond re the...
  6. Vortigern

    No earth at lights, customer won't change?

    Mistakes abound in every profession, just look at our politicians, and people are dying as a result of their reccomendations. I suspect that the client is suspicious of your insistence that she now needs to have further work done and sees it as "...he just wants to get more money..." @Koreelec...
  7. Vortigern

    voltage tester show sequence of lights.

    If you test live to earth you will get a live reading in any event. I imagine you have a TN- system so neutral and earth are connected at the incomer/cut-out so you will make a circuit the same as the L-N test.
  8. Vortigern

    twin and earth cabling size for commercial buildings

    I am sure we could, funny thing is I have never seen it where T&E is concerned. Just loadsa cables thrown over suspended ceilings, lights and mixed with data cables all over the show. But then I have worked on conduit, galv and pvc looks immaculate virtually everytime. And I have looked above a...
  9. Vortigern

    twin and earth cabling size for commercial buildings

    As stated in my post. I am not saying dont/cant use it just expressing what I consider good design and good looking installation that is robust and easily changed, shows damage immediately, is easier to fault find on etc. Putting T&E in the fabric of the building without trunking (as the OP...
  10. Vortigern

    twin and earth cabling size for commercial buildings

    I wonder why you would be using T&E in a commercial installation. Usually I would be thinking singles in conduit surface mounted all the way through. Alternatively, dado trunking. Personally I hate T&E in commercial, very untidy and inelegant. With singles and conduit/dado trunking you can chop...
  11. Vortigern

    Electrical certificates and Qs signiture.

    Aint that the truth! We had scenarios of half of the class just not turning up for the exam (2391) That was when it was the six questions, written. Just before they changed it all and split it into 2391-1-2 etc. But as you say, just a beginning. I know there are people on here who I look up to...
  12. Vortigern

    Electrical certificates and Qs signiture.

    As above, with a gold card it shows you have level 3 for Initial verification and testing. I am not clear when you say "testing" whether you are referring to EIC or EICR or even both. Although there is no actual requirement for 2391 it is good to have it under your belt for EICR it gives a...
  13. Vortigern

    Need dedicated circuit for water heater, range, dryer?

    Oh yeah, didn't see that.
  14. Vortigern

    Need dedicated circuit for water heater, range, dryer?

    Doesn't sound too bad two 32a circuits and a 40 seperately. No diversity for the water heater, 23a fro the range and dryer mhmm not too sure but seems ok on the surface of what you say. SO a submain supplied by a swa? Of course the distance would make a difference and installation method but...
  15. Vortigern

    The next instalment of the chicken and egg mystery

    probably a catnic one which is slimline at the back and front on a double skin wall. I wondered if the unit was left floating until the plasterer had been?
  16. Vortigern

    Manufacturer recommends 32amp breaker for 2kw appliance?

    Induction hobs are always large draw. The 1200 and 2000 refer to each ring so 2x 1200 and 2 x 2000 which brings us up to 6.4. kw = 28a = 10 + 6 =16a. I would check it is actually CE marked.
  17. Vortigern

    Home power intermittently tripping

    Do you have a rodent problem?
  18. Vortigern

    What's the best way to soften/darken harsh office LED lights?

    There is a requirement to supply lights in offices that meet the COP for LED lights. The glare factor has to be less than 19 if these do not comply then you could ask the landlord to change them. I always buy UGR (I think it is!) <19 as it is required when fitting new lights. There are specific...
  19. Vortigern

    You couldn't make this carp up... Part Pee take inadequate you say

    The recession in 2008 may have caused a mass of DIY and by 2009 the poor wiring showed up?
  20. Vortigern

    External lux and movement sensors for external car park

    Incandescent / halogen lamp load 2000 W Fluorescent-lamp electronic ballasts 1500 W Fluorescent lamps, uncorrected 1000 VA Fluorescent lamps, series-corrected 700 VA Fluorescent lamps, parallel-corrected 1000 VA Low-voltage halogen lamps 1000 VA LED < 2 W 100 W 2 W < LED < 8 W 300 W LED > 8 W...
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