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  1. polo1

    Today’s weather report from scotland

    Despite the heavy snowfall, lots of the main roads in Glasgow are pretty good, but side roads are a bit of a challenge/no go. Unusual being on the M8/M74 with hardly another vehicle to be seen!
  2. polo1

    Can i claim back the cost of a van accident?

    Ah, right, bummer. I’ve had the van hit four times when parked at jobs and with no one owning up, I’ve met the cost of three of the repairs from my own pocket (so as not to have my insurance premium rocket). The fourth bash has been priced at £1700 plus vat, so I think a claim is going in this time.
  3. polo1

    Can i claim back the cost of a van accident?

    Tbh, don’t see why you can’t put it through as a vehicle maintenance cost - you would if you needed an engine repair. Crack on & I hope you don’t feel as pi**ed off as I do when the van gets a clout!
  4. polo1

    Horstmann Electronic 7

    Ok, now clarified. The Electronic 7 can only be used on a two rate meter, not on a two meter supply (which is what I’m dealing with). There apparently isn’t a suitable programmer for this setup, to do what my customer wants - limit the time the off peak charge is taken.
  5. polo1

    Horstmann Electronic 7

    Think I’m missing something here. Have been asked to remove a Horstmann E7 BX and replace with an Electronic 7. The existing set up is two immersion elements (top & bottom) in one cylinder, 24hr top and O/P bottom Now, the BX has connections for both the incoming off peak and 24hr supplies...
  6. polo1

    Undercut by the builder down the pub!

    Wow, now you’re treading in VERY dangerous water. If her indoors sees your post, yer toast!
  7. polo1

    Am2 exam live testing part need some help please!

    Ryan, I’ve shown the correct setting on the Megger in my earlier post ( photo). The two lead low test will not trip the rcd on any of the tests you are concerned about. Honest!
  8. polo1

    Am2 exam live testing part need some help please!

    Ryan, you can test using two or three leads on low test, just making sure that you have selected the correct setting on your tester. Using low test prevents the RCD from tripping, but readings tend to be a bit higher than when you test using the higher test current.
  9. polo1

    Am2 exam live testing part need some help please!

    Newer Meggers do have a low current, two lead test facility -
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    Hive or Nest....what's your preference?

    Thanks Dave. I’ve done a couple of Nest installs and have to say I was quite impressed with the system. I’ve had some “which do you recommend” questions, but with only installing Nest, I didn’t feel able to offer advice. Agree with the BG comment!
  12. polo1

    Hive or Nest....what's your preference?

    With all the recent posts about "how do I....." on these systems and as the title, if you have been installing either or both of these control systems, do you rate one over the other?
  13. polo1

    Omission Of Tests On Inaccessible Kitchen Appliances

    Not appliance testing related, but I always note as a limitation on EICRs that the circuit serving an electric hob and/oven is only tested to the main switch (i.e not to the outlet) where appliances would have to be removed to provide access. You don’t often come across pull out electric cookers...
  14. polo1

    When appliances were built to last!

    Wow, nostalgia city! Couldn't resist having a look through that....ah, the memories.
  15. polo1

    Help with NIC software please!!!

    Update - I think last time I first created my "main" 3 phase board (say DB1), then created a remote 3 phase board (say DB2). On DB2, you detail DB1 and circuit number feeding the remote board under "Supply from Remote Board is From".
  16. polo1

    Help with NIC software please!!!

    Had a look, and can't figure out what I did last time I had this scenario! I'm doing certs this pm, so if I figure it out, I'll post again.
  17. polo1

    New Wylex “miniature” dp rcbo

    Are the Hager ones not two modules wide?
  18. polo1

    New Wylex “miniature” dp rcbo

    Are these actually in any wholesalers now, what price and has anyone fitted them? (Other reduced size dp rcbos are available too, allegedly).
  19. polo1

    Smoke/heat alarms, linked or not

    True, heats are a compromise. If we only had smoke detectors in residential premises, (even more) people would disconnect them due to nuisance alarms from the kitchen sensor; so better a heat than smoke or nowt! Op, just interlink it and be done ;>}
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    Smoke/heat alarms, linked or not

    Tbh, I would always look to interlink, even if building control didn't require it. Just think it makes for a more robust system.

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