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  1. J

    Fuse Downgrading

    Is it acceptable to leave a 2 core 10mm2 MICC cable supplying an upstairs flat on a 100A suppliers fuse? (Maxing demand is acceptable and disconnection times are within tolerance.)
  2. C

    Acceptable wiring methods for machine tool

    Is is acceptable to run YY cable through box sections (square or rectangular tubing) that form the structure of a machine tool? This is for power and control, all 48VDC or less. Would it be good practice to route the cables through flexible non metallic conduit where it penetrates or passes...
  3. D

    Acceptable Ra values

    Ok....I'm clearly in a minority on this. So to all the guys on here who install small scale TT systems some questions. What value of Ra do you accept? What values of Ra do you aim for? How far do you go to achieve those values? If you cant achieve your desired value (ie values comparable to a TN...
  4. Q

    Is this acceptable ?

    Whats your views on this? Would you be happy doing this?
  5. J

    PIR or not to PIR ?

    does anyone know why/how a PIR done by a 2391 spark (not part of a scheme) is acceptable to LABC and yet an installation cert done by the same spark(for notifiable work) needs to be backed up by membership to a scheme ? I understand that some work is notifiable , would it be acceptable to supply...
  6. F

    is this acceptable

    doing a eicr took cover of board we have a 3 core 70mm swa cable supply to a 3 phase dorman smith db live nuetral earth the live cable is connected to a solid copper link hence making all phases live is this ok something tells me not good practise or am i wrong and what code would you give it if...
  7. S

    is this acceptable?

    is it acceptable to wire a light from a socket if you put a spur unit in to fuse it down? and place a 3 amp fuse in the spur unit?
  8. G

    gas bond from local distribution board

    My engineer wants me to fit a gas bond from a local distribution board in an office but as we know it should be direct from the MET. What if the distribution board is moved or removed? Needless to say i wont be putting my name to it. This isnt right is it?? How can i make the best of a bad...
  9. D

    single phase inverter, 3phase supply is this acceptable under G83/1

    has anyone had experience of connecting a single phase inverter ot a commercial 3phase supply, are there any issues?
  10. S

    Is this acceptable?

    Hi Guys, Just a quick one, on a power rewire is it acceptable to wire new cables under floor and join onto old legs of circuit but only from socket to underfloor. So only about a foot of existing cable left in to stop damage to walls. Thanks
  11. W

    Cooker - Is this acceptable?

    Hi there, Im a qualified electrician but don't do much domestic. A friend of mine would like a fused spur installed so he can connect an extract fan above his cooker. The nearest socket is quite a distance so would it be acceptable to install a switched fused spur next to the cooker point...
  12. P

    Spots/Downlights Acceptable or Not?

    Gents, perhaps you can throw some 'light' on some situations that have arisen and offer your experiences of this situation. I am dealing with a most perdantic building controller here in the South who has insisted on the follwoing:- 1. We are planning on putting spots in bedroom #1 and bathroom...
  13. M

    Crabtree C50 breakers.

    HI all, what BS number is the crabtree c50, if there is one? are thay acceptable as PIR reports, say a sub main 16 amp feeding a caravan ( fixed static ) with an old ELCB? any thoughts regards P.:crazy:
  14. Goody

    What tolerance is acceptable?

    When testing your meter with "Resistance Check Box", if you get 1.99 instead of 2 ohms, you know the reading is within the range. But what exactly is the acceptable tolerance in these cases? Is it 99%? Thanks!
  15. T

    When is 'method 2' acceptable??

    Ok, without wanting to cause too much controversy, when is it acceptable to use method 2 for insulation resistance testing? The term 'when it is unpracticable' is lame IMO and invites lazy testers to forgo a lot of work that would otherwise be necessary. I have, however used it myself!! Would be...
  16. W

    ze testing

    hi,i have a question about carrying out a ze test.the supply is a multi head and splits off to supply two properties.the earthing is the same.to carry out a ze test i need to disconnect the earth but i carnt do this without disconnecting next doors as well,any help.thanks
  17. Goody

    Is this acceptable?

    I have earthed the metallic sheath of SWA cable by wrapping around the bare earth wire (sleeved off) around a bolt and tightened on to the brass eyelet using a nut as shown in the picture. Is this acceptable? or should I really crimp it using the one shown on the picture below and bolt it on...
  18. F

    is this acceptable

    carrying out pir on various circuts came across 32a isolator single phase for coffee machine the cable is ho7 high tuff rubber multi core flex 2.5mm they have double the 2.5 together ie 2 x 2.5 for phase and nuetral i flagged it up but engineer says its ok just strikes me as bad electrical...
  19. S

    Acceptable rates

    Hi guys, If you read my first post you will have seen that i am new to running my own show, cause I subbed for a big company for years never having to worry about cost of materials, pricing jobs etc, So my question is, what is an acceptable labour rate per hour for myself and also a rate...
  20. RWJ

    POLL - Neutrals at switches

    As the title suggests In respect to the debate in this thread http://www.electriciansforums.net/electrical-forum-general-electrical-forum/33420-neutrals-switches.html I've decided to launch a poll to gage response from the forum. 3 Answers GOOD / ACCEPTABLE - If you think Neutrals at...

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