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  1. kingeri

    EICR - estimating dates of alterations and additions

    I find it relatively easy to judge the age of additions and alterations to installations with some degree of accuracy (I think). One useful clue can be the date stamp or sticker on accessories and MCBs etc.. My problem is I don't know how to read most of them. Is there a method I am unaware...
  2. Rockingit

    This has me baffled!

    A rainy Sunday thread..... Right, this is MY house, which I rewired top to toe a couple of years ago (left some of the drops in where the cable was good to save on replastering). A couple of weeks ago, Mrs Rockingits laptop charger died, so I found a new one from a Bay shop and life continued...
  3. P

    Earthing Metal Accessories

    Hi Guys A simple question. For metal light switches on metal back boxes does the cpc have to be connected directly to the terminal provided on the front plate or can the cpc stay in the terminal in the back box (provided, of course, that there is continuity between the two via the fixing...
  4. mechelec

    Click accessories

    Anyone use click scolmore gear? My local wholesaler sell it and it is a good price and looks pretty good. Never used it myself so any thoughts?
  5. T

    Location of accessories in kitchens

    Ok, quick question: A customer wants a grid switch system installed as they are having a new kitchen installed and have rightly been told by the fitter that the switched FCU's are too close to the sink and hob (2 lots of 2. 2 of which located within 300mm of the sink and 2 located within 300mm...
  6. Sam_Butler

    Oil/grease + PVC in commercial kitchen: should I be concerned?

    Hi all. I just repaired some damage in a commercial kitchen which frankly I was shocked by. Not literally, of course... I may treat you to some of the "oh my god" pictures but more importantly, I noticed that everything in this kitchen tends to get covered in oil. They cook Italian food so...
  7. K

    dreaded flat plate accessories

    Anyone tried the cavity boxes specially designed for the 'orrible flat plate accessories? Just done a first fix and rebated the boxes so they are flush when fitted.
  8. P

    Drain holes in Weatherproof Accessories?

    Hi Guys I fit a lot of IPX5 and IPX6 accessories and wonder if I should be drilling a drain hole at the spot that's usually indicated. Most have instructions that have no guidance except to say that the IP rating will be compromised if you drill a drain hole. However the instructions with a make...
    • Piratepete
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    • accessories aus drain holes weatherproof
    • Replies: 34
    • Forum: Australia
  9. B

    Volex Consumer Unit Accessories and Spares

    I want to convert a Volex 5+5 dual RCD CU so as to allow an unprotected circuit for a smoke alarm, however it only has 2 neutral link bars. Anyone know where I can get spare bars and mounting pillars?
  10. Dean Williams

    accessories storage boxes

    Hi which is the best storage box i.e. for crimps, screws, etc. ive currently got a black & decker one with individual containers within it but as usual, the screws etc find theyre way into other compartments, get stuck under the containers, then the lid unclips and it all falls out...
  11. H

    China solar water heater export data, hope to do you a favor

    In 2010, China solar water heater exports 10.897 billion U.S. dollars, the accessories exports $ 32.5 billion. German imports $ 640 million solar water heaters from China, accessories is $ 1.98 billion, Italy imports $ 285 million solar water heaters, $ 2.1 billion accessories, India $ 364...
  12. T

    Aldi now selling accessories

    We needed some yorkshire puds today so off I went up the road to Aldi. While looking for them I passed a big basket of 120 watt halogen pir light fittings billed as security light, right next to them were chrome switches and sockets. One of the halogen boxes was open so I took a look, a little...
    • trev
    • Thread
    • accessories aus selling
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: Australia
  13. S

    Megger Accessories

    Hey all. Hope everyone is enjoying the Bank Holiday weekend. Weather here is rubbish but hey ho. Anyway, I have a Megger MFT 1553. Brilliant bit of kit in my mind and to accompany it I have the Kewtech Lightmate BC adaptor for doing Zs test at end of line. This saves time and means you don’t...
    • sparky05084
    • Thread
    • accessories adaptor aus leads megger robin terminals
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
  14. D Skelton

    Height of accessories in new builds...

    I am more than aware of the min/max heights for accessories in new builds, however, what if the new build was going to be your own home as an electrician? Does that change anything? Any thoughts? The reason being, all be it a little weird, I'm 6'4" and every time I've mounted switches at 1200mm...
  15. T

    Inspection camera... Worth it?

    I know I have seen threads on these in the past, but I've searched and can't find them. Anyway, I found this http://www.ebuyer.com/product/264237 and wondered if anyone has one and what they think to them? Overview Product Description Allows for easy visual inspection of hard to reach...
  16. B

    Safe operating temperatures XLPE 90 degree vs table 4D4A for connected accessories

    Have been concerned about an install thats running on the warm side. MCCB is rated at 200 250A supply cable is supposed to be 95mm swa (4 Core) which surprises me looks more like 70mm at best 50mm worst. Nothing on the side wall (Darn those manufacturers) Now the MCCB has a design operating...
  17. T

    Minor works certification

    Morning chaps! Just a query, what is the maximum work you can do without having too complete a minor works certificate?
  18. R

    Help finding the right Accessories!

    Morning all I have a customer who wants brushed chrome/satin nickle finish accessories, with black inserts, however she hates the red switches on the verticle double plate cooker switches. Does anyone know of a make that do the switches without the bright red switch? Cheers
    • roukel01
    • Thread
    • accessories aus finding help right
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Australia
  19. S

    Wall plate switches and accessories in bathrooms.

    Just wanted to get your thoughts please guys. The title says it all really. Current job I'm on customer wants wall mounted light dimmer switches, 2 x FSU's supplying underfloor heating prammer/stat and electric towel rail timer. All will be mounted outside of zone 2 at least 1.2 meters away...
    • sjm
    • Thread
    • accessories aus bathrooms equipment outside plate problem shower switch switches wall zones
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  20. U

    compatibility of intruder alarm accessories.

    fitting an intruder alarm for a friend as a red cross job, needs it doing on the cheap... so i like fitting the veritas r8 systems with panel and rkp, simple, but have a friend with alot of unbranded pir sensers and external bell boxes up for grabs, i know im not going to have a problem with...
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