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    NAPIT Certification Scheme Napit, NICEIC, Elecsa?

    ELECSA for me as logos often carry both NICIEC and ELECSA which always looks good. Service has always been great and tech support very helpful.
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    What software to use

    AutoCAD and Cymap M&E does everything I need. Not the cheapest but very professional. If you only need to do small stuff suggest getting Cable-Mate from Cable-Mate - http://jarsoftelectrical.co.uk/ which is very good value, fantastic calculation tool and Visio or use some free cad software...
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    looking for a new MFT tester

    Suggest buying the best you can afford, every time you take it out of its bright yellow case it will make you smile knowing that's its the best.
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    Help.. no lights downstairs in my home

    Hi could be first light is to a wc/bathroom with a fused spur for fan overrun and wired on wrong side. Worth checking all the 3a fuses. Had similar problem stumped me for a couple of min's MCB tripped but nothing came on afterwards.
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    CAT 5 cable and connections tester suggestions...

    Hi anyone have experience of using the Netscout G2 tester and Fluke CIQ100 verification tools, ideally looking for tools that are more cost effective any ideas, need to validate for end user client that cables are fit for purpose. Thanks in advance.
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    BS7671 & Fire Safety Building Control Approved

    so would pvc mini trunking or flexible trunking with steel saddles or steel tie wraps. As Mr. Westword10 said what are you doing?
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    Thoughts on the Megger MFT1711?

    Yes stick with Fluke love my 1664FC wouldn't trade for any other brand.
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    Network Cabling Installs

    Totally agree cable is best and with more automated items there is no way wifi can cope. CAT6a everywhere or whatever is best at the time. Future proof as much as possible IMO.
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    Controlling lighting from 15mtrs away

    Rako can be installed in wired or wireless format. I have done both in new build, extensions or new outside lights where controls is difficult tend to stick to wireless versions for ease. Though Rako are bit more cost wise, they keep working. I like to do the job once and leave knowing I wont...
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    Controlling lighting from 15mtrs away

    Hi Rako controls is best solution.
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    Controlling lighting from 15mtrs away

    Rako controls
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    Bit of a moan about appliances

    Scolemore minigrid dp switches serving appliances nice and easy and makes for a very neat installation. Best bit they do 32A dp switches for hob.
  13. mydigitalhome

    Surge Protection Device question

    Surge is not just about lightning strikes check out the Dehn manual or Wylex install brochure etc (other makes available) it provides other benefits too.
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    What multi function test meter?

    I purchased a Fluke 1664FC in November and still enjoy taking it out of its yellow box. Plus love the features and auto test not cheap but what a joy to use.
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    Fire Alarm

    Hi this is what I have found on the subject of using a BS5839 compliant “Fire Isolator Switch NSI Technical Bulletin No. 0023 BS 7671:2008+A1:2011 defines isolation as: “A function intended to cut off for reasons of safety the supply from all, or a discrete section, of the installation by...
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    Smart home rewire

    Try looking at POE for lighting all run on CAT5, all part of the internet of things. The world is changing fast 7 years of the iPad and now we can't live without this tech. Even bigger changes are in store for the lighting industry.
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    Industrial Instructor here

    Hi Don, welcome to the forum look forward to hearing any advice you can offer. Best wishes
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    Fire Alarm

    Hi can you tell me is it a legal requirement to have a lockable key switch isolator c/w fuse for FA Panel. Or is a fused spur outlet acceptable? As heard if FSO installed should be upgraded. Appreciate your advice.
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    Smart home rewire

    Hi Midwest, voice activation is perfect for the old and disabled. Bet you would not consider a TVs without a remote control preferring to sit on your fat arse, so what's the difference?. Same was said about a TVs remote years ago but that's progress. Think of it as business opportunity get...
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    Fluke 1664 FC IR questions

    Disable IR test - press F3 to turn off the pretest, page 27 of manual.
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