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    Installing a TT system and marconite

    IET produced guidance 'electrical matters' on this subject in 2005 in relation to a detached garage arrangement, try google, wether this is still valid?! it would appear so in relation to TT arrangement. I've also read conflicting views relating to the provision of earthrods to an otherwise...
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    Caravan and Camping Site - Diversity

    Hi, typically a DNO allows a diversified domestic load of 2kw per property, that's for a house. A previous poster has suggested 12no. Units per 63a. This would seem sensible given the advise in caravan club leaflet. Assume all plots occupied on a cold summer evening. Personnaly I would base...
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    access panel in ceiling in shower room for extractor fan

    Sounds good to me, toolstation have some nice panels , other providers available.
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    Lighting automation

    Have a look at LightwaveRF, it's designed to be retrofit and setup by 'non specialists' however some wiring can be required depending how advanced you go. It will do all you have discribed plus enables you to control via mobile phone.
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    Emergency Lighting Tests - should normal lights go off?

    Creating a dangerous environment due to the activation of a test is not advisable. A review of the buildings o and m manual should reveal when it was originally designed to be tested i.e. Out of hours, this might also give the installation time to recharge before reoccupation. If a full...
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    Emergency Lighting Tests - should normal lights go off?

    As your already aware - The key switch is provided to put the emergency luminaries into emergency mode for testing purposes. It might be preferential to have the non-emergency luminaries remain on during this test but it isn't a requirement. Bs 7671 won't be particularly helpful to you, try bs...
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    Split phase

    Jimmer, did you get it sorted.
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    Split phase

    Agree, the wave forms are 180 degree apart.
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    Split phase on new building

    Is there an option to approach an alternative supplier for your connection.
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    Split phase on new building

    If your going to combine cores to increase capacity at SPN, Are we effectively talking about reduced size neutrals? Have you Considered the implications of this in regards bs7671 requirements and the associated electrical loads. I've had 'issues' with DNOs in the past but nothing like this...
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    Floods for a Golf Driving Range

    I wouldn't rule out LED, with this option you may need to demonstrate a pay-back period to the client to warrant extra costs. It may prove lucrative to provide an option to replace all existing based on energy and maintainance savings. Have you Identified the existing installation. Can you...
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    Led Dimming

    Try Varilight Dimmers - these adopt leading / trailing edge PWM and can control loads all the way down to 1W. They are available in grid or faceplate form. Regards the lights not turning off - check your switch wire is live and not neutral. In regards the Analogue dimming - check the total...
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    Circuit Breaker Required

    Have you spoken to Schneider? 08706088608 - If they can't help you ...
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    Very simple alarm panel needed

    I've installed numerous Honeywell alarms - including a 'swap-out' as you describe - no issues with any. Clear instructions provided and great value. Make sure your replacing PIRs etc with compatible brands.
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    Whitecroft lighting CPDMGAMMA

    Sorted?
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    adding a piece on during a rewire

    How disruptive will a rewire of the socket circuit be? Personally, a Socket spur at the level you require gets my vote. Minimal disruption at the contractors expense. Hope you get it sorted.
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    Strip Light changes in standard dimension?

    I'm assuming we are talking a T5 fluorescent - 12" 8w versions are available at screwfix (and other electrical retailers). Are these not suitable. Let us know how you get on.
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    Track lighting for a kitchen

    IKEA.
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    PME and TT?

    The earth rod sounds like it's stuffed. Bs7671 suggests anything over 200 ohms will be unstable. Is a pme available if the system was previously TT? Abscence of rcd is concerning. Tread carefully Mattja - let us know how you get on.

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