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  1. Andy5678

    Meters and boards Question

    The company you work for should have some sort of procedure in place for getting the fuse removed. Any work has to be done to bs7671 18th edition. If you know these regs then you might be needing RCD protection, SPD, if altering or making additions to the circuit it should be up to current...
  2. Andy5678

    AM2 Testing question, R1+R2 results

    Record the highest reading
  3. Andy5678

    Additions/alterations to installations. SPDs???

    So if installing type 2s in an enclosure is the normal method to use 6mm for conductors and use a 32a MCB for protection?? Reg 534.4.10
  4. Andy5678

    Disconnecting circuit in CU - best practice?

    I label them with dyno tape detailing what they were for
  5. Andy5678

    Additions/alterations to installations. SPDs???

    Is there SPDs available that fit inside a 3phase DB? Appendix 16 shows one in a seperate enclosure.
  6. Andy5678

    Additions/alterations to installations. SPDs???

    There’s a reg about not having to update plastic CU’s in domestics. But nothing like that for SPDs. As was said case by case and hope for the best. As for risk assements I won’t be doing them so will probably means fitting more RCDs.
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    Additions/alterations to installations. SPDs???

    another SPD queerie! So having a flick through the regs and it’s clear where and when we need them. But when adding new circuits or even a second CU to an existing installation, should they be going in like we do with RCDs? I would say no to alterations but should when adding a new CU (but...
  8. Andy5678

    Installing Recessed Lighting

    I think you should get a few quotes, possibly mark and drill out the holes for the spark. There’s a few things that need checked like ocpd, bonding, rcd protection etc ..... that may turn into extra work that you weren’t expecting
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    Is this Asbestos? In an old Ceiling

    I couldn’t say. As an employee, if it was me, I would be asking for an asbestos survey before continuing with any work.
  10. Andy5678

    Plumbers worst nightmares....

    You’d hope your insurance would pay out with a burst that size
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    Plumbers worst nightmares....

    Thought I’d share this, if you ever think you’ve had a bad day at work
  12. Andy5678

    Dont you just love it.........

    That sounds like it should have been a Monday job. Looks like you got away with it though
  13. Andy5678

    For all you tool heads when space is limited

    I have 2 cupboards at home like that. No tools in them though sadly
  14. Andy5678

    RCD protection in a warehouse

    Hager do a 3 phase add on block. It joins round the MCB Worked well for me.
  15. Andy5678

    Security Roller Shutter Door Isolator

    Box round the switch and put a hasp on it
  16. Andy5678

    Security Roller Shutter Door Isolator

    What about one of those mult hasps you get in a lock off kit. You would clamp that in then fit the pad lock on there?
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  18. Andy5678

    What would you do here.

    KEV thought about doing that but discrimination with MCBs may not be good with the main house being on it too, I agree it would be a neat way of doing it.
  19. Andy5678

    What would you do here.

    Cid, i would prefer to keep the fuses. Not going into why as want to keep the discussion on the set up.
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    What would you do here.

    They must have been recently to fit the smart meter, take it nothing was said about the state of it.

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