Thanks for that Accordfire.
Definately some points to take on there. i like the AM or PM idea as i find myself chasing around after customers alot based on their schedules.
Tough love is right. all to often im just too nice about it and say "yes! no problem i can change my appointments for...
Hi all,
Not necessarily just one man bands. but how do folks manage their jobs?
what i mean is, you may have a few jobs on the go which require several days or weeks work. at the same time lots of say half day, 1 hour, 2 hour, 3hour jobs to do. And then theres call outs!
You have to know...
Ok quick update
new controller turned up and connected it up. as i expected it made no difference at all (thanks a bunch xpelair tech help).
So i have wired it all up according to the instructions to go in reverse (according to their paperwork this is correct for winter operation).
The fans...
you could be right there peenywise. it may be that they have to go forward. its a shame no one on the xpelair tech helps knows how their products work. ironic really as i chose the xpelair because i thought i was buying from a reputable company with good support and didnt just buy the cheapest...
hi and thanks for reply
Yes the fans do work. i wired them to the reverse winding of the motor. the next day the customer phoned me to say that they are going the wrong way. maybe their original fans went the other way, these are a different make so maybe the blades are different. I dont know...
Recently had a similar job where the council or whoever told the landlord of a 3 storey HMO that they need a grade A L2 system. In a furnished, decorated and ocuupied HMO this is no mean feat. so i priced up some wireless kit for the job and for the parts alone were over 3 grand. with all of the...
Evenin All!
Just wondered if anyone has any experience with industrial sweep fans?
Ive just replaced some in a factory, and the client thinks that they are going the wrong way.
Important that i add, the existing wiring means that we can only run these in the one direction. The idea is that...
Hi Lenny
Ive not had a chance to look at the fuses but the meter tails are currently 16mm so im assuming 60amps. i would get these upgraded to 25mm and 100amps anyway.
edited
sorry for double post my 1st didnt show up before, strange!
Thanks so far everyone
not sure where to go with this now. think i need to make the project manager aware of this and maybe get electricity board involved to give a quote for putting a seperate metered supply to the chalets.
Or go with the 8.5kw showers route and try to balance the loads as...
Hi all
just got a little diveristy problem im scraching my head on and wondered if someone might be able to help.
New block of 4 holiday/ bed and breakfast challais (excuse spelling)
each challais will have:
low energy lighting throughout about 170 watts in total each
4 double sockets...
Hi all
just after a couple of opinions on PIR codes
generally im using the ESC good practice guide as a base for my PIR coding but there are couple im not sure about:
this is for a factory:
A 3 phase machine isolator supplying 2 seperate machines (code 4)
A 3 phase circuit breaker...
Thanks again
yeah a suspected a jobsworth housing officer. Ha!
Ok so im going to look at the rafiki system. Another option i was thinking of is a wireless system, however google searches have only given grade D wireless solutions.
Does anyone know of a Grade A wireless system.
Much Obliged!
Thanks for all replies
i have a copy of bs5839 and 5839-6 so ive got the definitions of the grades and catagories.
i just didnt think the definition of a grade A was very clear and left me wondering what it means.
Also seems a bit OTT, is this usual for an HMO?
the rafiki 2 wire system...
Hi to all!
Ive been asked to quote for some work in an HMO (house of muiltple occupancy). They have been told by whoever, local authority that they need a Grade A LD2 fire alarm system.
Im ok with the LD2 bit. i have a copy of the ridiculously priced BS5839-6. I just dont understand what it...
I think they are copper, not sure i can check when i go back. there is a metal light fitting though, within reach of the bath (outside zone 2) which is earthed.
thanks for replying
Evenin all!
hope ive put this in the correct forum, apologies if not.
doing a domestic job at the moment and the customer has had the bright idea of having a copper bath installed. The taps are fitted to the wall and the waste is plastic. do i need to bond the bath. im thinking not, as long...
Ok just to give you an update. I spoke to the client today and she said the letting agent told her that the their sparks would do an "EIS certificate". I just said ive never heard of one of those, but if thats all they want you to have then go for it.
She said she didnt want to risk it and...
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