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    Martindale et4000 high readings, calibration?

    Unplugged each time and only testing one at a time
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    Martindale et4000 high readings, calibration?

    Hi all I've just purchased the martindale tester second hand from ebay. In comparison with my metrel mi3002 and ht macrotouch, it is giving almost twice the readings. In my mind, this is a faulty unit, as calibrating will only check the tolerance, and if the readings are this far out, it...
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    nuisence tripping rcd

    You can risk assess off RCDs for commercial properties, it's in the 18th edition. So, think about the risk, who is using the sockets, what's being plugged into it , has there been any issues there previously etc.
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    EICR Report Second Opinion/Explanation of Codes

    EICR should take an absolute minimum of 3 hours. I would complain to the company, there's no way he checked the entire installation in that amount of time. As for the price, sounds excessive to me. Get them back to do a proper inspection, actually show you what needs doing and explain why...
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    Outdoor Electrics

    I would say your going to have a lot of voltage drop if there is 50 meters between outbuildings x 3 on a loop, that's a long run of cable. Best and safest practice would be to have a supply to each out house from seperate mcbs from the consumer unit in the extension
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    nuisence tripping rcd

    Having all the qualifications you have, I cant believe your asking if you can replace an rcd with a mcb if it's tripping and just leave it, why would you do that, especially in a place you are renting out. If its double pole it's more than likely just a linked main switch and not an mcb so it...
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    Another EICR another cowboy

    No they didn't, no consumer units are designed to be in the middle. Think he's done that so he didnt have to change the tails, then that's prompted him to lash it with the links, what are they 10mm? Nice, looks like a kitchen fitters special 1599768498 I retract my previous answer then lol...
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    18th ed Mft up to 600£

    £600 will get you a decent megger tester
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    UK Electrical Qualifications ECS Card

    This is my first application. I didn't realise at the time that the JIB would have the monopoly when it comes to employment 20 years later. When I left my job where I was an apprentice, I've been with the same compony since in various guises, working my way up to a management position for...
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    UK Electrical Qualifications ECS Card

    Hi all sorry long post Looking for some advice. I've just been made redundant. Starting to get back to applying for jobs and everyone is looking for NVQ Level 3, with ECS gold card as a preference. I started my apprenticeship in 1996, obtained these qualifications along the way 2391 Level...
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    UK Metal clad cable entry

    Hi all, level 3 qualified sparky here, just getting back into it after some time out. So, what is considered best practice these days when installing a metal clad consumer unit. Are all these Fancy Dan cable glands actually required or are they just another money spinner. I've found if you...
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    UK Pricing

    That's the thing though, people just lie and face no legal repercussions. Once the solicitor has their sale they don't want anymore involvement. Average Joe isn't going to know if a fuse board has been replaced recently or not. These things only come to light if there are problems later on...
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    UK Pricing

    Pretty sure a land search will only show up external service moves, water mains, drain etc. Definitely If the work isn't notified, it won't show on any searches. When you sell a house the questions about electrical alterations is just a tick box, yes or no and I imagine DIY Joe is just going to...
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    UK Pricing

    I had a similar experience when I signed up with Napit, but again that was when part p was new. Guy came for a look at my test gear, certs. Then we went to a job I'd done for my mates sister, not notified consumer unit and additional socket. Signed it off there and then. Guess they have to be a...
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    UK Pricing

    Eek , thats not very good reading. These bodies do seem to be on a license to print money , for what seems very little , but what choice do sparkys have if they want to work legitimately. This was one of the factors of me closing my business previously. I was also looking at Elecsa , but they...
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    UK Pricing

    I am joining NICEIC, but I need to present some work to them which needs to be notified. I have NVQ Level 3 and all the various elements to achieve that. C & G 2391 inspection and testing, 18th Edition exam booked in for next month as I'm currently on 17th. I even have C Course, which I wish I...
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    UK Pricing

    That's the plan mate, but I need to present some work to them for my assessment, stuck between a rock and a hard place at the moment. 1595573000 Thanks mate and your right, these types of customers are the worst for paying out at the end of the job. Two brand new motors on the driveway and he...
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    UK Pricing

    Not too fussed about paying the money if that's what it takes, not happy about it but that's a totally new debate that one If someone could help me with the pricing that's going to be more beneficial for me, cheers
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    UK Pricing

    I quoted £1250 all in, based in the South East I've approached building control and they want huge sums of money For a consumer unit £350, they have nothing set up and just sub it out themselves
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    UK Pricing

    Hi all Just starting to build up my portfolio again after being made redundant, thanks covid 19. Just priced a job up and the guy says I'm far too expensive. I beg to differ, but having been out of the domestic trade for some time would like get some more opinions. Kitchen rewire first and...

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