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  1. J

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Yes, I noticed this with checkatrade. Even if I put my own postcode in I find I'm 4 or 5 down the list and below someone 20 miles away. Didn't used to be like that. Funnily enough though I've been on it for around a month and had a few decent jobs come from it, as well as a few enquiries where...
  2. J

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    I've joined checkatrade which I had used before 7/8 years ago and seemed to work well then. But again, loads of sole traders on there covering my area and its a lot more expensive now. Never tried Instagram, I feel like a dinosaur. Is it like Facebook lol? It's so weird because I'm usually...
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    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    When I noticed that my phone had been a bit quiet I thought I'd try and be more active on Facebook. I joined a few of the local community groups. I quickly noticed that if someone asks for a recommendation for an electrician within half an hour there's 7 or 8 replies with names put forward and...
  4. J

    Is it worth paying to advertise (Sponsored ads)

    Hi exponential, Just wondering if you went any further with your advertising? Trading for 17 yesrs and I haven't advertised for about 5 years - just repeat customers and word of mouth has kept me very busy. BUT, this year the demand has completely dropped off and have been quiet for the first...
  5. J

    eicr certification -remedial work

    Like catdog, I'll often deal with any silly little remedials like blanks on the spot to save the hassle of a return visit, admin etc. Unless there are a catalogue of issues to deal with. BUT, if you've paid for an electrical report you should receive an electrical report. Simples. Sounds like...
  6. J

    Why would an RCD trip 3-4 minutes after a light has been turned off?

    Sounds like a slight intermittent touching of a live part/wire/connection with earth. One of those where the light needs to come down and fully check the quality of the connections and fixings to ensure a cable hasn't taken the point of a screw or wires touching that shouldn't be. Obviously...
  7. J

    Mitsubishi outlander 13 amp plug and lead

    Hello, Yet to dip my toe in EV and have been trying to avoid it to be honest. But have just been presented with a situation and just wanted to get thoughts from others, if possible please, before proceeding. which might even be suggesting they get someone else ?? A client of mine has 2015...
  8. J

    Pub/restaurant kitchen diversity

    Thanks GBDamo, That's interesting. I think I'll chat to the kitchen designer about the likely hood of the pizza oven and the steam oven being started up at the same time or if the gas ovens are the main focus. Expect the dishwasher will fire up later into the service but will check this too...
  9. J

    Pub/restaurant kitchen diversity

    Hi all, Not sure if I've posted this in the right place or not. Just looking for a bit of help please. I need to move a dist board in a gastro pub/restaurant ready for a new kitchen to be installed. I'll not be involved in the Kitchen install itself but need to make sure I put in a suitable...
  10. J

    Gdpr data protection, how are you handling it?

    Yeah, I think it is more relevant and designed for larger businesses to stop them mis using people's data. I can't imagine how many businesses country wide exist and how authorities will police it. Although it is meant to apply to all. Think I'll just wait and see how it goes and what others...
  11. J

    Gdpr data protection, how are you handling it?

    Hi to all, Just wondering how others are handling the new gdpr data protection laws? The firm that look after my website have estimated me costs of around 500 quid to get my website compliant!!! the personal data I handle are client names, phone numbers, address and email but only for contact...
  12. J

    underfloor heating on economy 7

    Thank you for your replies. It's a while until the job kicks off so will look into it a bit further over the coming weeks. I'm probably going to suggest the same system that I typically install. insulation backer boards, then heating mats, then a few mill of levelling compound, then tiles...
  13. J

    underfloor heating on economy 7

    Hello all, Went to look at a job this week at a 1960s property. When the house was originally built electric heating elements were installed within the screed and have been operating happily on economy 7 ever since and client is happy with it. Just wondering if anyone knows of this still being...
  14. J

    discrimination conundrum

    Thanks to everyone who replied yesterday. Quick Update: Spoke to NIC tech help today. The chap I spoke to suggested that I protect the sub main cable with a time delay 100mA RCD in order to maintain discrimination with the downstream RCDs. But that this is a departure and must be noted as...
  15. J

    4 submains with one common CPC

    Was just trying to establish if this is actually a cpc or main earthing conductor we're talking about. But as you've said above if it satisfies most onerous condition it doesn't matter. If it's suitably sized etc. Cheers
  16. J

    4 submains with one common CPC

    What is protecting the tails? Does each set of tails go back to an individual switch fuse for example?
  17. J

    discrimination conundrum

    Can't really as the circuit is currently only protected by the supply company fuse. It's a 20 meter run so should have its own protective device on the consumer side of the meter. Then If I'm going to install an OCPD for it I'm kinda responsible for the circuit. Thank you for replying
  18. J

    discrimination conundrum

    I know and it's going to be a serious pain to do as well. It's either that or have a departure noted on the cert which might not look good if they ever have to claim on their house insurance - which may also come back on me, however unlikely. I'm slightly helped by the fact that they've just...
  19. J

    discrimination conundrum

    Hi Dillb Yes,I think that is the only way I can tick all the boxes so to speak. It's a horrible run though, grade 2 listed house, meter downstairs with CU upstairs. It's going to mean some trunking or conduit LOL. Not impossible though. Thanks for your input
  20. J

    discrimination conundrum

    Hi and thank you both for your replies. Currently this 16mm doesn't have an OCPD other than the suppliers fuse. Only a defunct 500 mA Rcd. So am planning to install an OCPD for it. Way I see it, I can't satisfy the regs unless I fit a 30mA. Either way it's a departure. Just wondering what...

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