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  1. Dartlec

    Lighting accessory borrowed CPC code.

    I'm not sure much has changed in the situation you are looking at, assuming that it's a twin and earth install. The bare cpc conductor in a twin and earth was never acceptable to use as a live core, because it isn't insulated along its length. sleeving at one end doesn't fix that. If it were a...
  2. Dartlec

    Distribution boards location

    Maybe: 132.12 Accessibility of electrical equipment Electrical equipment shall be arranged to provide: (i) sufficient space for the initial installation and later replacement of individual items of electrical equipment (ii) accessibility for operation, inspection, testing, fault detection...
  3. Dartlec

    Distribution boards location

    I'd say if the lid hangs down that would be proof enough that they weren't designed to be fitted to the ceiling? If it was a new build domestic, then Building Regulations would come into it too, as consumer units are meant to comply with accessibility for heights etc. But I guess cabins...
  4. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Some of them can be a good source of knowledge on products for sure, certainly compared to Screwfix staff! Probably know best which lights/accessories don't come back often too, as it's in their interest. But then there is always the risk that they are on a higher percentage on certain makes.
  5. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    They aren't awful - I think they suffer some by selling most of their stock through the sheds. I used to use their plastic ones by preference, but the metal ones are VERY solid, to the point that removing knockouts can be a real pita sometimes. They also have some odd design choices on their...
  6. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Which is worrying, given that wholesalers may have good knowledge of the products they sell (or have had manufacturer 'training' on), but don't in my experience have much knowledge about regulations or what is needed to do a compliant install.
  7. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    A Reliant Supervan III, obviously! (very niche geek accuracy there...)
  8. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    The load a cable will safely take is dependent on the length, whether it goes through insulation, etc - but in this case the limiting factor is likely the 32A MCB that protects the circuit, which in theory gives you 7.36kW in total load. However, some allowance is allowed for the actual demand...
  9. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    That work isn't notifiable no. Is that the circuit that is no longer needed, or is it planned to be reused for something in the future? If it's 6mm, then Wago do 6mm lever connectors, but they are not suitable for use in their Wago boxes as a designated Maintenance Free box (for whatever...
  10. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    It's actually a £70 board, with Type A RCDs - he really went the extra mile 😉 The gland confused me too - shows that some competence went into it, which makes the rest all the more baffling.
  11. Dartlec

    Loop testing question

    Were these both Zs tests, on circuits that have RCD protection. They both seem linked to Kewtech's ATT (Anti Trip technology) The first one could well be a faulty socket, in which case testing at the terminals to the back of the socket should show that. The second might be an issue with...
  12. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    It may be better all round to move on, but I'd still encourage you to report it to Napit and CheckaTrade - with Napit, it might at the very least be raised at his next annual assessment and some questions asked. If you employ someone else to sort the work, ensure they will be happy proving a...
  13. Dartlec

    Kitchen LED Strip Light Fault

    Yes it is quite possible that the driver is the cause. Drivers that aren't dimmable can react unpredictably when used with dimmers and eventually fail. They often work when the dimmer is on full, but then flash or go out when the dimmer is used. It's also possible that the dimmer has failed...
  14. Dartlec

    When is a special location (701 / 702) not a special location?!

    701.1 Scope The particular requirements of this section apply to the electrical installations in locations containing a fixed bath (bath tub, birthing pool) or shower and to the surrounding zones as described in these regulations. This section does not apply to emergency facilities such as...
  15. Dartlec

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

    Labelled switches? Luxury!
  16. Dartlec

    When is a special location (701 / 702) not a special location?!

    Is it fixed? I'd say a paddling pool inside a garage wasn't fixed so wouldn't fall under the Scope in 701.1?
  17. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Well done for having all that information together - it will certainly help. Do you have any invoice or proof of payment? I would contact NAPIT and ask them for advice at this point, and see if you can send them the documents/photos etc that you have in writing. In theory NAPIT have the power...
  18. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Was he a limbo dancer? He seems to keep managing to slide under the bar, no matter how much I've lowered it after reading each post!
  19. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    it's not clear exactly which bits he extended in that mess - any new cabling he added would be in the new colours surely? (perhaps I'm assuming too much!). Any junction boxes that he worked on that were going under the floor should have been in Maintenance Free junction boxes - and to be honest...
  20. Dartlec

    Local Essex event with MK Electric

    I've PM'd you - may be interested!

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