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  1. weevilward

    Metal lamppost in garden... TNC-S

    Evening all, Need some opinions on this one please: TNC-S house, complete new install, all going to plan, nearly finished second fix, customer then arrives with a huge metal lamppost (bought from Frinton-on-sea promenade...) and wants it hooked up in the back garden. What is the general...
  2. weevilward

    RCD and replacement fails to operate

    Yeah I learnt that the hard way too, in a hurry to get out of a pub (!) before they opened - did the live RCD testing without fully unplugging everything - found the trip times were really slow - way past the limits, so I thought I should change it. Came next day with a new RCBO. When I powered...
  3. weevilward

    Cooker hood trips other circuits on fuse board: what's going on?

    Ha ha I bet the sparking hob phenomenon is just coz whoever is looking at the hood is leaning against the knobs on the hob.... I've done that a few times fitting hoods and it scares the sh@t out of you for a second before making you laugh.
  4. weevilward

    R1+R2 continuity both ways

    If you're not taking the neutral of the circuit you are testing out of the neutral bar at the CU, then you are effectively IR testing every circuit connected to that neutral bar. If any one of those circuits has a low IR then this will bring down your reading. Surge protectors plugged into a...
  5. weevilward

    VAT threshold

    I have to agree - holding back invoices is no good. You are turning over too much, you'll quickly reach the point where you can hold back any more. Anyway that was over a year ago - did you go vat?
  6. weevilward

    For Company "Directors" - tax implications ....

    Don't forget the limited liability bit means protection for your own assets (your home, savings, Ferrari) if things go seriously t*ts-up with your business. They can take your company, but your home is yours. A sole trader can lose it all. Not sure what scenario that would be (negligence...
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    Stroma Certification Scheme Stroma software app?

    I agree, Stroma's E-Cert is a steaming pile of poo. I've wasted several hours trying to make it sing, but no joy... Save your time, life is too short! AFAIK, Stroma don't do paper cert pads either.
  8. weevilward

    Domestic Electrical Issue - Live Volts in House but Not Getting Shocks. Any Help Appreciated

    I had a customer getting a slight 'shock' off a brass light switch, my MFT measured 75v ac from the CPC to the radiator below. It wasn't a constant ac tingle, more like a static electric zap or a capacitor discharging. Powered it down, checked R2 with a wander lead back to MET, no continuity...
  9. weevilward

    Too many calls!

    Dawsirn - Sounds like you and I are in a similar situation. For what it's worth here's my take on it: Re: phone calls - I let calls go to voicemail then get back to people at lunchtime or after work. If i pickup during the day it destroys my train of thought and I get nothing done, it proper...
  10. weevilward

    Difficult Service head

    P.S. I didn't see the OP photos so might be barking up the wrong tree...
  11. weevilward

    Difficult Service head

    It might be that your place isn't actually earthed, but appears to be earthed from an adjoining property?
  12. weevilward

    Difficult Service head

    Is the house semi-detached or maybe terraced? I've been in a semi detached TT house with Ze (measured through the rod, main earth disconnected from CU) of 100ish ohms, but Ze measured at the CU with everything connected it was right down to 0.20 ish. Next door had been converted to PME and there...
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