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    IKEA bathroom light issues!

    Best thing is return the Ikea light and buy something better. Bad experiences when fitting is left on for long periods. Good luck.
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    Lighting solutions for conservatories

    LED tape with good quality profiles & tape plus dimmable to make space multi use.
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    Sensitivity to high voltages

    Hi I work a lot outside of UK with high voltages above 250v and tried expensive voltage optimisation units coving complete systems to UPS covering light circuits and sensitive equipment only. Lighting drivers and automation systems often become temperamental at >247v with nuisance faults so...
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    Car Charging Box - Is this okay?

    Rolec wallpods are really nice looking products available from £129 according their website. Grant funded charging units, marina pedestals, hook-ups & power solutions | Rolecserv - http://www.rolecserv.com/ not really a lot of money in it for us poor electricians. Plus the hassle of the papework...
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    Car Charging Box - Is this okay?

    Always remember that cars are often provided with option of charging from a normal 13A socket. This is potentially dangerous especially if you dont know if the circuit is RCD protected or what the earthing arangement is. Extreme care should always be taken when not using a dedicated EV...
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    Car Charging Box - Is this okay?

    Sadly the days are numbered for nice sounding engines. The sad bit is when the government brings in pay per mile tax on vehicles or some other money making scheme due to the fact it needs to get its money from somewhere if its not getting it from petrol or diesel. Another bad for all of us...
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    Car Charging Box - Is this okay?

    Suggest get the IET Code of practice for electric vehicle charging equipment installation 2nd edition it will explain all you need to know about earthing arrangements and what you can and can't do. Main text book for any course out there.
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    Car Charging Box - Is this okay?

    Suggest adding a rotary isolator prior to charger. Suggest you go on a course prior to installing which will prove competence to install. Charger needs to be registered with energynetworks within one calender month too. Plus how are you going to test it? Needs a special tester standard MFT is...
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    Brushed Steel Screwless plate - which Brand?

    Get Ultimate screwless for me with black insert.
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    How to get network cable up/down cavity?

    CAT6A or better external installed on outside wall is best bet. Remember always protect who you give your router password details to. As its like giving them the keys to your house. Never use default passwords anywhere.
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    How do I make antique lights suitable for outside use?

    Make it low voltage and use lots of silicone. Just kidding 3rd g&t kicking in.
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    Downlights for your own home

    Suggest having a look at Orluna.com suggest Curve range at reasonable price yet still looks premium. Remember don't guess quantities for a room. Check it via Relux or similar or seek help as you often can save on number of fittings, by buying better quality. Design it right and enjoy a better...
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    How do I get my meter with 2 related meters changed to a single meter with 1 MPAN?

    I had 2 x DB’s on different meters tariffs however recently changed to one meter single tariff. Just called Eon and they sorted it. Now changing provider to save money. Hope it works out for you.
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    Thinking of a shell conversion of my loft.

    Staircase requires building control plus you may need to add door for fire regs. Remember smoke detection. Do you still have a chimney? Is it lined as don’t want to have any issues. Where there are bends believe they need inspection hatches for safety checks think it’s a requirement worth checking.
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    How much would you charge to install RGB LED strip lighting?

    There is LED tape and cheap tape with no extrusion/diffuser you get what you pay for. Cheap drivers won’t last and the colour effect may be poor. Always check the specification suggest speaking with a reputable tape supplier like Monoled, stuff from the diy centers will always end up with a...
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    C&G 2919-01 Electric Vehicle Charging Course

    Attended the NICIEC course on Friday very interesting. Did not realise "Any installation of an EV charging equipment less than 100A will require notification to the ENA" (Energy Networks Association) and sent within one calendar month of installation and the ENA will forward to the appropriate...
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    Maximum distance between collectors and tank?

    Suggest go to Veidian Solar and they will sort you out. Really good and very helpful. I specify them in Gibraltar with great results.
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    Some advice regarding 125mm hole for cooker hood fan please?

    Double checked my notes Building & Engineering Services Association - Specification for flexible ducts p.113 Section 30.1 DW/144 advises you not to go over 1.5m hope it helps.
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    Fluke 1652 MFT - Warning to everyone.

    Used the 1652 for years till I upgraded to 1664FC tester was still as good as day I purchased it, regularly serviced by Fluke Norwich with superb service. I have never had a problem with my Iphone or IPAD next to my MFT. Err1 = Self-Test Fails 1 Suggest check fuses first machine and leads...
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    Some advice regarding 125mm hole for cooker hood fan please?

    Dont reduce the size of duct as it will reduce performance of fan and ability of cooker hood to perform. Use solid steel duct rather than flexi plastic out of choice for a better install or solid plastic duct. Plus suggest on penetrations fill the gap arround with intumescent foam rather than...

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