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  1. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Every new bit of info is a real twist in this saga! What you have there in theory is a satisfactory EICR, which is what you legally need to rent - and which would normally be charged extra. It's severely lacking in places, and is printed on the most basic of certificates, but I've seen worse...
  2. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    Definitely interested in some photos of the new install! As others have said, it appears that the consumer unit is not the main issue here. It's likely if they have put a new install in that it is PME capable (which means that an earth could be run as it has been). However, the key is that...
  3. Dartlec

    Advice on safety of new Consumer Unit Install

    It's definitely not a neat install or one done with good workmanship, but I'd say it would be unusual to get that for £250. The board is a Screwfix special, but he did splash out and fit Type A RCDs, so 69.99, instead of the £49.99 option. He also used a gland for the meter tails, so he is...
  4. Dartlec

    Thoughts on this cut-out

    Probably worth contacting the DNO, and if you can sending pictures in, so they can decide if they want to do anything about it. In my experience with UKPN, unless there is anything obviously wrong or signs of heat damage they will likely give it a very low priority and nothing will happen...
  5. Dartlec

    The dreaded hot tub!!

    There's an excellent David Savery video on the topic which covers the various issues pretty well I think: Possibly not one to watch with the client though due to David's unique presenting style 😁 - but also full of good information.
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    DNO lack of action- is this common

    I think it varies quite a bit with area, but also they seem to be doing a lot more 'fire fighting' (not literally), but fixing the high priority stuff, and anything not mega urgent tends to get put off. They came out to a customer of mine immediately (late night) a few months back where there...
  7. Dartlec

    Any recommendations for a simple CCTV and alarm system to fit?

    Reolink seem to update their firmware relatively often, which is always a bonus - and the issues they had with some software (I Frame setting related) they claim to have fixed with the latest version. Their mobile app is by far the best of the ones I've tried too, and doesn't need a...
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    Any recommendations for a simple CCTV and alarm system to fit?

    I had a bad experience with Swann some years ago - their app was terrible for reviewing and extraction of clips. May be better now though. I installed a Hikvision one about 10 years ago for a client (8 cameras) and it's had only one fail in that time, and still recording happily, so they seem...
  9. Dartlec

    Connecting spotlights and new switch in a new room

    A picture may help, but it's likely that the ceiling rose with 3 cables in has the following: 1 cable in from consumer unit (via other fittings) 1 cable to the switch - this should have the black (or possibly blue if newer) core into the switched live part of the ceiling rose, and hopefully...
  10. Dartlec

    Does a Digital Shower Mixer Valve require an RCD ?

    It wouldn't be good practise to run a load like that from a lighting circuit to be honest. Manufacturers instructions are meant to be followed, but those sound badly worded and clearly not written by an electrician (It's a Ring Final Circuit, not a ring main, for example). It sounds like your...
  11. Dartlec

    Does a Digital Shower Mixer Valve require an RCD ?

    If your sockets are already protected by an RCD, then yes in theory it's acceptable to spur from that circuit with the appropriate fused spur to use the existing RCD protection. There are possibly some caveats to consider: 1. If this is in a bathroom it may be notifiable under Part P of the...
  12. Dartlec

    Extension Cord Lighting Question

    In general extension cords are not the best solution for permanently wiring something in, though can be safe if they are routed and supported safely - and overload should not be an issue with LED lighting. @Megawatt is our resident expert on US things electrical, so hopefully he'll be able to...
  13. Dartlec

    Hi, “Ed” - error on counter top dishwasher?

    Which model is it? If it is a pcb error, then replacement parts may be an issue - they can be variable, in terms of availability and cost, though they are often shared amongst many 'different' brands which are in practise all made by the same company. Changing PCBs are often no different from...
  14. Dartlec

    I am looking to buy used and surplus MCCBs

    What do you count as high amperage on single phase? I have a box full of various stuff but it's mostly 32A or below - I think there may be a few 50A or similar in there though, that I'm never likely to need in any domestic setting....
  15. Dartlec

    Minor electrics for shed

    When it's a fused spur, there is no theoretic limit to the number of circuits that can be fed from the fused output, as long as the expected maximum total load is below the fuse you have (usually 13A). It's an unfused spur that you can't spur off again from. As long as you aren't going to be...
  16. Dartlec

    Best Bag/Box for Megger 1741+ and all accessories ?

    CK do a soft meter test bag called Magma , at a decent price which works fine for my 1711, though I don't have the EV adapter kit: They also do a slightly bigger version which may be better for the extra adapter. Pro Pac have a nice meter bag, but it is expensive
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  19. Dartlec

    Voltage Stick Advice

    According to the instructions, my Fluke 1AC complies to: Complies with EN 61010-1 2nd Edition, EN 61326 EMC to 1000 V CAT IV Complies with UL61010, CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1 but no idea what requirements that means it meets.... The Dl-Log 107 seems a decent price, and has variable detection down...
  20. Dartlec

    Voltage Stick Advice

    I can definitely say stay away from the LAP ones (normally good advice these days generally).- When the batteries get low the torch works, but the voltage detection bit doesn't - or rather it does, because the power light goes off because of the drain, rather than the end glowing red as is meant...

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