I hve used it for last 4 years and have not had any of the problems you have mentioned. I agree its not great but as good as the rest. I like the fact that I can record results on site and then polish up the sheet when getting back to base. I'm done with writing out scraps of paper and...
I have fitte a lot of BG and they are easily as good if not better than MK, contactum or wylex. I have had no component failures with them unlike the other 3. You pays the money . . . .
Rob. Agreed with regards to the safety margins, and in a lot of cases well over the top.
Off at a tangent a little. . . but still on current carrying capacity. If one doubles up on two cables would this simply double the current carrying capacity ?
yep I'm fine with that one, but thanks for feed back. (BTW ...ocpd = obsessive compulsive personality disorder? ;-) )
For instance when I look at a domestic cu with a 100a mainswitch fed from a DNO cut out with BS88 100a fuse we would put 25mm tails in. I look at the neutral lead and...
I seem to recall there is a rating factor that can be used within an enclosure effectively uprating the current capacity of the cable. Does any one know what this is and can it be found in BS7671 or is this a rule of thumb (?) for switchboard manufacturers?
personally I would take a view on the scenario. If I am doing a cu upgrade because the kitchen company I am working for has advised the customer they need an upgrade then I supply a EIC. If its for a landlord who "clearly" is positioning to let the property out I provide EICR and cost the job...
I been around for a few years, but have never been involved in shopfitting in any depth. However on the odd occasion I have dipped into it I have always been disappointed with the standard of work. .. cables slung across ceiling tiles, no grommets, taped connector joints on lighting etc . ...
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