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  1. bigspark17

    How much do I charge for this new build?

    I dont get involved in labour only jobs, but to give you my ballpark it would be £2500-£3k +vat. What is the heating system? Alot of time difference in wiring a combi boiler to an ufh system.
  2. bigspark17

    Mini sun downlights - any good?

    Yes they do them in chrome. Why would the customer want gu10 over intergrated?
  3. bigspark17

    Mini sun downlights - any good?

    I wouldnt touch minisun. Buy yourself some of these. Very good downlight https://www.superlecdirect.com/p-dlt388mw5530-collingwood-h2-lite-3000k-warm-white-downlight-with-matt-white-bezel?gclid=EAIaIQobChMItLi42uyz5wIVyrHtCh1EUAUyEAQYBiABEgJlC_D_BwE
  4. bigspark17

    Can I omit the SPD on this rewire? + Rant

    was this house fed by an overhead line, in a rural area? What part of the installation did the strike hit? If the spd would not have save this one, what the hell is the point fitting them?
  5. bigspark17

    Can I omit the SPD on this rewire? + Rant

    In the OP instance i wouldn't bother. In fact i do not fit them domestically at-all.!
  6. bigspark17

    Help with hive installation

    yes. . .
  7. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    I think the confusion exists because some are taking bs7671 as installing a new circuit without a cpc, that is not the case, the circuit is existing during a consumer unit upgrade, therefore ensuring there are no class I accessories along with other points made confirms the circuit is suitable...
  8. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    IF the worst were to happen? This thread is about cu changes incorporating a lighting circuit without a cpc conductor included not the OP. So what is the immediate danger apart from saying a diyer could put a class I light up (which they could do on any installation without conecting earth) if...
  9. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    Your never going to stop diy taking place, even if there is a cpc there they may not connect it, you cant stop everything, we dont put sockets in bathroom but that doesn't stop someone putting an extension lead in the bath!!?
  10. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    @davesparks so on this principle you would not give a satisfactory report if cables buried within walls are not on 30mA rcd? If upgrading a consumer unit and the lighting circuit has no earth and has no metal switchgear ect then this is perfectly acceptable with a sticker on the cu stating this...
  11. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    Lighting circuits installed before 1966 did not require a circuit protective conductor (cpc) to be run to and terminated at every point and accessory of a lighting circuit, as is currently required by Regulation 411.3.1.1 of BS 7671. It should be remembered that the Wiring Regulations are not...
  12. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    can you get me the reg number on that? Were not talking about installing without cpc,reconnection of existing circuits is in question..
  13. bigspark17

    No CPC in lighting circuits / Fire damage

    so what do you do if your on a consumer unit change and lighting circuits dont have cpc?? If there are no metal accessories or metal back boxes i dont see the problem reconecting.
  14. bigspark17

    Pvc not allowed externally...been doing it for decades

    Why not use ho7 instead ?
  15. bigspark17

    1711 megger

    Only downside it is not rechargable. Price sounds good to me. Inc or plus vat?
  16. bigspark17

    Megger faultcode err23

    As title my megger 1731 today decided to show err 23 when loop or rcd test selected. Any other megger owners had this and what was it? Also any mft repair company details would be great. Thanks
  17. bigspark17

    Cost of a rewire?

    Good luck in getting someone to sign your work off..
  18. bigspark17

    Smart electric panel heaters

    What makes are people installing? I install haverland ultrarad atm but finding the heater almost impossible to control for users that dont own te property ie holiday lets. Look forward to replies
  19. bigspark17

    EICR's - How long should it take ??????

    Why would you open 100% of accessories on a eicr.. semi detached would be £125+v. 2 a day not a problem.
  20. bigspark17

    First eicr and low iR readings

    your there to do an eicr not put right unless instructed to do so.
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