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  1. lurch

    An interesting read on RCD’s

    thx. . . .
  2. lurch

    when is a cat 2 fittin not a cat 2 . . . .

    more and more I am coming across fittings that are marked up cat 2 double insulated when there clearly surrounded with metal. Had a customer supplied fitting with metal base and a cowel that was powder coated alumininium.... not an earth terminal in site!
  3. lurch

    Building control chappy red faced !

    Today had a building control chappy demand I notify a new fan in a new en suite bathroom. Told him the fan was out side of the zones and therefore not notifiable. Due diligence was done with testing and a minor works cert produced . He was adamant tho . . . . .
  4. lurch

    An interesting read on RCD’s

    . . . . off topic here, but cant find the "post a new topic button". . . . help!
  5. lurch

    An interesting read on RCD’s

    very interesting.......... very surprised my inspector has never brought this topic up. I feel a non conformancy coming on . . . .
  6. lurch

    Rcd advice needed faulty or fault

    . . . . oh dear!!!
  7. lurch

    First time in years could not find fault

    . . .. . agree with above. Dead tests first. IR tests.. then test between circuits . . .
  8. lurch

    Combi Boiler reverse polarity

    Always good to work things out for yourself. However ......... regardless of leads being reversed as our plumber friend stated he has 230 between neutral and earth . . . Didnt Mean to offend. Happy Friday. Lurch
  9. lurch

    Strangest thing you have found in a property?

    Carrying out an eicr. Told owners I'll need access to all rooms to test all sockets. Entered the 18 year old daughters bedroom to be confronted with a box is tricks !!!! No attempt to conceal them . And when I say box of tricks I mean just about every toy available .....
  10. lurch

    Installing 2 PIRs on same circuit

    4 core end to end and to fittings. Pluck off live, neutral and or switch wire as you need it. And of course ground
  11. lurch

    Upgrade of old MEM TPN board.

    Plenty of space in contactum. Staple boards for me last ten years.
  12. lurch

    Help needed with hob fault

    Looks like the control knob is showing some signs of heat damage also
  13. lurch

    My tool case has died.. which do you recommend?

    I have I have one and yes pricey but well made. Like all tool bags after not much time they get cluttered.
  14. lurch

    My tool case has died.. which do you recommend?

    Lol...... been there done that...... time and time again.
  15. lurch

    Diversity for a double oven

    Bs7671 states fixed appliances 2kw or more should have dedicated circuit. 32 amp circuit has stood the test of time and future proofs any upgrade from 2.4kw fan ovens. Sorry off at a tangent to your original query....... but worth noting I feel.
  16. lurch

    Combi Boiler reverse polarity

    You need to have a read of what you have just written dood.
  17. lurch

    Cowboy Electricians and Installation Certificates

    We all get asked to carry out eicrs for properties that have no certification. The history of this we know not. And we ask not. On completing said eicr we state concealed wiring is not inspected. If it passes we stick a label on it saying test again in ten years. Yes an eicr is a good...
  18. lurch

    Withholding certificates until you've been paid?

    Coming should have read comment
  19. lurch

    What code? bonding conductor

    Agreed
  20. lurch

    Withholding certificates until you've been paid?

    My days if moving fridges, washing machines are long gone after a leak was attributed to me during an EICR. Put a coming asking restricted access.

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