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    Wiring a carbon monoxide alarm.

    Hi friends, Whilst doing my 2nd fix for a builder, he wants me to fit in this carbon monoxide alarm as per his clients instructions. I've never come across one, neither has the builder. The client wants it installed inside a cupboard where the boiler is also present. He wants it wired off the...
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    Accident chopped off the grey wire in a 3 core.

    Friends, Whilst helping a friend with the 2nd fix on a job, I've accidentally sliced off the grey conductor in a 3-core cable like a total --------. What now? Can I reconnect it using a wago connector? Or is that going against the regs? Someone help! ZippyMo TraineeSpark and sausage for...
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    Cable clips as per 18th edition.

    Friends, I'm rewiring my brothers house tomorrow. Can someone tell me if the new 18th edition allows me to use the plastic cable clips to secure the cables to joists etc? Or do I have to replace them with metal ones? Thanks ZippyMo Trainee Sparks
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    Advice needed on running a 2.5mm cable in kitchen.

    Hi guys, I just needed some advice on running a 2.5mm cable. As I'm still a trainee doing my college course, I thought I'd ask the experienced guys on how I can do this. I have made the video on youtube to explain exactly where the cable needs running. Here is the link. Any advice is...
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    Bathroom extractor fan hole cutting.

    Hi folks I wanted to install an extractor fan in my bathroom. I'm unsure about drilling a hole in the wall incase I wreck the bathroom tiles. I'm adding a photo that I have taken. If anyone has carried out this task without damaging the tiles, please can you tell me which tool bit you used...
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    Insulation Test before consumer change.

    Guys Is it good practice to zap the old wiring with a 500 volt insulation test before any consumer unit is installed? Or do you just go ahead and rip out the old one and fit the new? Zippy Trainee Sparky
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    Installation of kitchen unit downlights.

    Hi guys Its your trainee sparky here. Just a quick question, If I was to install downlights in a kitchen unit to illuminate the worktop, where would I get the supply from? A guy I was speaking to who isn't a sparky said its best to get it from the nearest kitchen socket to where the lights...
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    NIceic domestic installer

    Hi guys I'm about to start a C&G 2365 Lv 2 in September this year. What qualifications would I need to register as an NICEIC domestic installer? Also can I get work as an electricians mate while I study for the 2365 Lv 2?
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    Hi comrades another new trainee signs up.

    Hi all I'm a 41 year old male who should have actually trained up 15 years ago. I had no ambition, self esteem and confidence in myself to succeed in life as a youngster. These last few years I have been pushing myself to achieve something to show others I have not been a failure. I'm so glad...
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