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    Fire Alarm Compatibility Question?

    Guys firstly i don't do a whole lot with fire alarms, i do the odd basic one here and there. When i have done systems, i always use the same manufacturer/Model throughout the system. A mate has asked if i can add an extra sensor, sounder (preferably combined) and call point to an existing...
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    Registration Plates, just for fun...

    Mine is L999EKY I saw it on eBay for £400 and had to buy it! the last 3 digits of my phone number is also 999, so kind of matches the van.
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    110V wall mounted sockets...

    Guys, i have a customer who wants 4 16A 110V sockets on a wall. These are to be used for charging scissor lifts, so likely for all 4 to be plugged in at end of the day and on for many hours, so would be looking at the continuous rating on the transformers. Im not actually sure how much power...
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    Glanding 3 phase into metal distribution board.

    Thanks guys, upfront plastic box it is then, was just hoping to simplify slightly by having it all in one box. And yes all tails will enter through one brass bush. ( i have however come across a fair amount of new domestic boards where the tails come through separate glands! even with single...
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    Glanding 3 phase into metal distribution board.

    Quick question, have a small caravan site to wire up. Have 3 phase supply and TT earthing, 30ma RCD in each individual pods. Was planning on using a 100ma type S incomer in the main DB to protect the sub feeds. ( this should stop a dodgy caravan tripping the whole site being 100ma time...
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    Certification advice?

    Yes this is what confused me, the client has spoken to his supplier twice: first time they asked for a certificate to show that nothing was connected to the supply - now this I've never heard of.... The second time today while i was there, and spoke to them myself, and they asked for a...
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    Certification advice?

    Basically a property has two electrical supplies. (It used to be two flats, now one property). Client wants to keep both consumer units, with one as a sub main off the other. There is not a whole amount on the top floor board as the kitchen etc is downstairs. So a 40/50A submain will be more...
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    False ceiling question?

    Thanks guys, i think ive managed to convince the customer that 1200x600 lights would be better. so should be problem solved!
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    False ceiling question?

    Quick question/advice from someone who is knowledgeable with these? i have a customer with 1200x600 panel'd false ceiling (standard office type) He wants me to fit some 600X600 led panels. (1200x600 will be a bit over the top) Is this just a case of fitting one of the brackets half way to...
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    Quick installation check?

    Hi guys, just want a quick sanity check on an installation. a chap wants 3, 3Kw heaters wired with a programmable thermostat to control all 3 heaters. my thoughts are: 40A supply to a Contactor ( L-1, N-3) heaters connected to the contactor ( L-2, N-4) then a Perm live to the thermostat...
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    Upstairs flat tails running through wall issue?

    Thanks, the cable accross the ceiling im not "so" worried about as another false ceiling will be going there. Its the one going up the wall im concerned about! As all it takes is for someone to be fitting a mirror and..... They are fed from a 60A switch fuse straight from the meters. Its a...
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    Upstairs flat tails running through wall issue?

    Have been doing a Re-wire on a flat. However have come across bit of a problem I could do with a second opinion on. Basically the tails (16mm twin) going to the 2 floors above are going through the floor boards, then straight up the middle of the bloody bathroom wall :whatchutalkingabout No...
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    Fluorescent tubes flickering at ends?

    Hi Guys, I fitted a couple of these the other day: http://www.screwfix.com/p/lap-t8-high-frequency-weatherproof-batten-2-x-58w-5ft-1565mm/60410 I've used these before, and always been fine. however all the tubes seem to flicker badly at just the ends. im thinking this could be a symptom of...
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