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  1. weevilward

    Why did the Ra go from 180Ω to 14Ω?

    So if there are dodgy DNO rods out there leading to a very high ELFI - Isn’t a Ze test more meaningful (and important) than a dead Ra test? After all, the touch voltage and the successful operation of the RCD depends on the EFLI being low enough. You could have the best customer earth rod in the...
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    Dangerous upgrade to crabtree rcbo's

    Well done OP for bringing this to our attention, it is much appreciated.
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    Dangerous upgrade to crabtree rcbo's

    I also got a tingle off a reduced height RCBO fly lead before Christmas (think it was a Hager but it could have been a Crabtree, can't remember which) . Didn't think much into at the time because I was in a massive hurry... It stands to reason that all RCBOs made this way will have the same issue.
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    Dodgy website - “element lighting”

    An update - after a bit of pressure, the goods finally arrived. The Megaman LED lamps that should be included in the kit were all missing, when I raised this with Element Lighting they have offered to credit back, but I have yet to see it. So, whilst I would still strongly recommend NOT using...
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    Dodgy website - “element lighting”

    Debit card..... you live and learn. Apparently there is a scheme with some banks where they can ‘chargeback’ and recover the money. I’ll have to give them a few more weeks before I can start this process though.
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    Dodgy website - “element lighting”

    Hi all, Hope this doesn’t contravene forum rules, but thought I should send out a warning. I think I have been scammed by a dodgy website: https://www.elementlighting.co.uk/ The Website seems fine. A month ago I ordered over £200 of track lighting for a job and I’ve been chasing it ever since...
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    Consumer unit cover problems

    Gavin - top marks for heat gun problem solving, but if BG boards are made that badly, why on earth are you still fitting them??!? A few quid more gets a nice board like Hager that all clicks together lovely (with straight breakers too, not leaning over like MK!) OP - normally gentle...
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    Swimming pool help please

    What is the blackening on and around the consumer unit? Is it just dirt?
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    Flat wood bit stuck in impact driver

    I sheared off a bit holder in my makita impact driver. I disassembled the chuck and got the broken bit out, but it never went back together the same, the bits kept falling out the end! . Thankfully it was 11 months and 3 weeks old so it went back to makita who very kindly fitted a new chuck!
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    Strange RCD tripping scenario

    I agree with the earth leakage clamp approach to see where the leakage is coming from. Could be cumulative across that many final circuits, without tripping individual RCBOs. I've seen 'normal' leakage on a 7-way board cause a 30mA incomer to nuisance trip, so it's feasible that all your final...
  11. weevilward

    Closing down my business

    I agree mate. The bean counters just see turnover and profit-and-loss sheets... the reality is that if we (I.e. sole trader electrician) got hit by a bus or abducted by aliens, the business would cease to exist and be worth nothing. The client base might be worth something for repeat business...
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    Closing down my business

    Hey, if you get fed up at the old folks home you can always go back to what you were doing. I bet your phone will still be ringing for months with enquiries.
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    Fitting consumer unit ‘portrait’ not ‘landscape’

    That’s good to know, thanks mate.
  14. weevilward

    Fitting consumer unit ‘portrait’ not ‘landscape’

    I saw one on holiday in France where literally every socket outlet was on its own MCB
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    Fitting consumer unit ‘portrait’ not ‘landscape’

    So I went for it in the end. Not finished labelling or tidying cables round top, but I don’t think it looks too bad fitted in portrait. Hager even put their logo on the right way for me!
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  18. weevilward

    Odd email - scam? Anyone had similar???

    What a bunch of bar stewards. But also, what a bunch of rookies - at least make the scams more believable! I could do a much better job, if i was that way inclined. In fact, after crawling around in a dusty itchy loft for the last 5 days, cyber crime is starting to look like a more attractive...
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    Odd email - scam? Anyone had similar???

    Oops - just seen a similar thread was posted 3 minutes before mine.... Yes - I have had the same scam mail. !
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    Odd email - scam? Anyone had similar???

    just received an email that got my spider-sense tingling. The wording is odd, and there is nothing specific in the email like, where they live, or a phone number, or who recommended me. I’ve had mailshots before thanks to being listed on CPS websites and ESR, but never one like this. See what...

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