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  1. HappyHippyDad

    Smart switching for 3.5kW heat pump?

    I think I'll wait till it arrives and then have a good read through the instructions. Thanks both for the replies.
  2. HappyHippyDad

    Smart switching for 3.5kW heat pump?

    My customer wants to be able to switch his heat pump (3.5kW) for his swimming pool on and off remotely, he also wants to be able to set times for it to switch on and off during the day. He wants to be able to do this remotely too (i.e. with his phone). In addition, he has a 380w pump he wants...
  3. HappyHippyDad

    Eicr recommended next test date 3 years due to plastic CU?

    The government requires you to have an EICR carried out 'at least' every five years. Meaning if the electrician deems it necessary to have one in three years then you have to have one in three years, otherwise your property will not have a satisfactory report for the following two years that you...
  4. HappyHippyDad

    Why on earth is this happening?

    Thanks for such a detailed answer SC.
  5. HappyHippyDad

    Why on earth is this happening?

    I haven't come across this before SC, so don't really understand it and this may be a silly question. Would surge protection help (if it is a transient switching surge}? I.e a simple surge protection plug that they could plug into the socket, and then the TV gets plugged in to that?
  6. HappyHippyDad

    Why on earth is this happening?

    I shall have a hunt for them, thanks.
  7. HappyHippyDad

    Why on earth is this happening?

    A friend's partner has an interesting fault, if it is a fault. She sets the shut down timer on the cooker and when the timer goes off (which in turn stops the oven from working), the TV screen in the other room turns black. This happened perhaps 2 times out 10 when trying to re-enact it. The...
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    They come on. Ask a question. We make pretty drawings to help them. They disappear without looking 🫣... and we'll continue to do it 😄
  9. HappyHippyDad

    Will an RCD offer any protection in a building with NO earth circuit?

    Can you really say a 'good' chance? If you see post number 9 your body will only provide a pathway to earth if the neutral point of the transformer is earthed. I have absolutely no idea if this would be common practise in the OP's country. I suppose it couldn't actually do any harm by using a...
  10. HappyHippyDad

    Eic form filling

    What you're trying to say, is that I've always done it correctly :)
  11. HappyHippyDad

    Eic form filling

    I am also a bit confused about the column labelled RCD - Rating (A) when used for an RCBO. If an RCD was being used and the rating (A) of the RCD was asked for we would put 40A, 80A, 100A etc. I.e. the maximum figure it can safely operate at without becoming damaged. We don't have this rating...
  12. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    I wouldn't worry. I think he's long gone 😄
  13. HappyHippyDad

    Could you work without a smartphone?

    I would love technology to back pedal... preferably by around 100 years.
  14. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    I think half the time we enjoy writing the responses more than the OP's do reading them! I'm sure they don't even see them half the time. Then again, us regulars are a bit sad and perhaps live on the forum a little too often :)
  15. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    I guessed that foreigners meant 'jobs on the side', 'off the books', 'cobbles' etc etc. Never heard of the term nixers though
  16. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    Can somebody explain to me what 'nixers' means please?
  17. HappyHippyDad

    How long before chasing payment?

    Hello Mrs Williams, I'm just checking my accounts and I notice your invoice hasn't been paid. I sent it by email on December 15th. If you haven't seen it, have a quick check of your junk folder. I'll send it again if you can't find it. I'm glad we managed to get your Christmas tree lights...
  18. HappyHippyDad

    How long before chasing payment?

    I think a quick, polite, professional email reminder rather than a court summons at this stage :)
  19. HappyHippyDad

    How long before chasing payment?

    I put 7 days on mine and send a polite reminder after 14 days. I would definitely be chasing them after 30 days. They may well have just forgotten and pay up straight away.
  20. HappyHippyDad

    Anyone got any drawings they’ve made for finding downlights in a new ceiling?

    Just found one of my old drawings. Please take into account... It's not drawn with being put on a forum in mind! Notice how joists (in this case the noggins) can be different measurements away from the same wall, which can be a problem. Noggins get in the way. Sky lights have stacks of...

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