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  1. lozarus

    Second Opinion on Modification to Existing Circuit

    As you imply - it isn't in the OSG. This was an error on my part having been through it last night. I think it's in an appendix of the brown book - but as you say, it is just a reccomendation. I just try to make sure any work I do takes the 'reccomendations' into account. There was a small RFC...
  2. lozarus

    Second Opinion on Modification to Existing Circuit

    Thanks. I needed that kick up the backside. New dedictaed circuit going in tomorrow. It takes what it takes.
  3. lozarus

    Second Opinion on Modification to Existing Circuit

    Came into work today with a fairly urgent requirement to install an instant hot water handwash unit in a small commercial kitchenette/servery - circa 2.8kw. Of course, it's in a right difficult area. As the handwash is over 2kW, I'd ideally like to follow OSG advice and give it it's own...
  4. lozarus

    UK 3 x 2.5mm T&Es into one 13A socket. How do you do it?

    Aren't you technically taking two spurs from one point of the ring though? IE you have ring in and out, plus the third to your spur - but then the socket its behind is also a spur - as the point of junction is now the wagos rather than the socket faceplate
  5. lozarus

    Consumer unit extension wiring

    Anyone else noticed what seems to be doorbell wire in the 2 gange encloolsure at the bottom? Band 1 & Band 2 conductors mixed. Admittedley probably least of the issues but still.
  6. lozarus

    Lucien Nunes Electrical Engineer Extraordinaire

    I always wanted to meet Lucien. He won't know it but I had followed him on many many forums over the years and shared a few insightful chats with him over here. He was a true font of all knowledge electrical and our industry is truly worse off without him.
  7. lozarus

    MEET on BBC TV (the Museum of Electrical and Electronic Engineering)

    Im excited to see this. Ive followed your work from fairly early on on different platforms. Truly saddened to hear it may disbanding - ive enjoyed sending you the odd bit over the years; where i've already had a duplicate or simply not the space to store - but knew must be preserved. The museum...
  8. lozarus

    External socket wiring

    BG make one that accommodates a taller plug, like a transformer or RCD. Available at TLC but also at Toolstation...
  9. lozarus

    17th Edition Question

    With respect I think it's a bit excessive to start questioning and comparing job roles. Every company is different - massively so. And roles can even adapt and change. Case in point; I started in another role before becoming an Estate Manager with my employer. I undertake my role differently to...
  10. lozarus

    Dodgy trade pictures for your amusement! - 1 Million Views!

    Did two of these recently. Amazing they're all stamped with thag "game changing" UK CA mark. The ones I did were the best part of £300, had those stupid connectors, were designed as Class 2 (somehow) and obviously had no way of connecting 3 plate wiring or even anywhere to park the earth.
  11. lozarus

    Do you need to be CPS member to do EICR ?

    I'm sure the 2391 qualification would more than evidence competence - certainly more so than being a scheme member
  12. lozarus

    I'll just throw this out there.

    I go for the 13a plug with L-E linked out. I have another with L-N linked out (theyre lovely old bakelite items so they stand out and obviously labelled). I wrestled with finding an easier way to test - as some of our boards are busy to say the least.
  13. lozarus

    DP ISOLATION SWITCH.

    Enquire with supplier as opposed to DNO. Just had Octopus Energy attend to fit 2 isolators at 2 different addresses at no cost. Same with Eon (albeit a few years ago)
  14. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    You're right. Im probably overthinking it. What can I say - passionate about the industry 😇
  15. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    Problem is there's hundreds of installations out there like this. It's clearly an inappropriate product for the environment. It shouldn't be this hard for me to prove it.
  16. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    We also have a length of the stuff on a catenary feeding an isolator for a remote plant room. It's been up a year and the outer clear sheath has gone rock hard and yellow. This stuffs just a pain in the backside and so much more effort than just doing the job appropriately Could really do...
  17. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    I can see this just going down the route of me jusy saying "it's a bit rough and wasn't worth the £2k that was paid for 2 new circuits and some modifications"
  18. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    This is a valid point. I imagine even a small fault current would blow it apart
  19. lozarus

    SY cable on EICR again ....

    Thanks all. As @Vortigern says - if id been asked to do it id have been running a standard cable across. i think ill code as I see fit and do some further study. I'm keen to cross reference it with a reg because I just know when my EICR goes to the company I'll get some comeback from their...
  20. lozarus

    Will this fuse board require work prior to EICR?

    There is lots of guidance - and a fairly intensive training course to become qualified to do Eicrs, which does result in some consistency - but yes there is a degree of individual interpretation. You can choose to employ an electrician or dedicated testing firm to undertake the test and then...

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