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  1. J

    Running a submain through distribution board, right or wrong

    Hi I've been pulled today for installing an swa glancing into the top of a header trunking then taking it through the db, saying its against the regs saying a once a main sw is off the whole db has to be dead, I can't find a reference to it, normally I would always gland it in the bottom of the...
  2. A

    Any arguments against RCBOs?

    Hi, Just a hypothetical question, more of a homeowner than DIY subject. I'm kind of sorry that when our house was rewired in 2011 we didn't go for RCBOs instead of a dual RCD board, not only is the split of which circuits are on which side not ideal, but it would have saved the width of two...
  3. B

    My ripe old age of 27 is AGAINST ME!

    Hi I am trying to get some on site/work experience as I will be working towards my City and Guilds 2365 Level 3 Diploma in Electrical Installation. My god, its so hard to get a job as an electricians mate/improver due to my age of 27. Is this what other people are experiencing? Any advice would...
  4. P

    Claim course costs against tax

    Hi Has anyone had experience of claiming the cost of an electrical course against their tax? If you were a sole trader working as an electrician and it was an electrical course for yourself. Cheers Pete.
  5. J

    Is this against regulations?

    I had the misfortune of drilling through cabling several days ago (on more than one occasion). Unfortunately it was not until the very last point that I tripped the fuse box and the power went. On bringing in an electrician he was shocked to see the cabling set up as it was, stating it left me...
  6. J

    Varilight Power Grid switch install problem

    Hi, I've got the below... - 40558 Varilight XDQPG4 4-Gang PowerGrid Faceplate White - 90137 Varilight Z3PGRID4 4-Gang PowerGrid Gridplate - plus 4 switch modules The switch modules fit the grid plate fine, no issue here. Literature says grid plate fits into a standard UK...
  7. C

    V Phase Install in domestic property - possibly against regs - your thoughts?

    Hi All, Wondering peoples thoughts on the V Phase units? We have been asked by a company to install one but upon receipt of the unit and going over install guide the suggested circuits that can be installed on it are sockets and lighting pretty much. IF as they suggest in their configuration...
  8. B

    Wall lights directly under trunking against ceiling? What would you do?

    Hi What do you think of these wall lights positioned directly under the trunking against the ceiling in an outbuilding/ garden office. They have 25 watt bulbs wired in 1.5mm T & E. Is it acceptable even if it was derated according to the ambient temperature? How would the ambient temperature...
  9. B

    Wireless against wired alarms

    Been asked to quote for a alarm, No biggy just a run of the mill alarm. However they have insisted on wireless alarm I normally fit veritas wired alarms. What are the pro's and cons beetwen the two units ? Apart from the abvious instalation time..
  10. A

    against the law or not?

    My employer is trying to persuade the apprentice to start doing DEICR's on his own as he has "watched me doing them for ages" where does the law stand on this? And to answer any questions - this is one of many reasons I start with a new company in 2 weeks
  11. M

    communal testing

    Hi all Soon i will be testing communal installations, which will be corridors, lounge areas, kitchens etc, is done alot of testing on domestic installs but none on communal, i know i will be up against 3 phase incomer supplys, ryefield db's, emergency lighting etc, can someone give me a...
  12. C

    minor works cert

    just getting ready to go self employed, going to start advertising in the new year never had much involvement with cert's the full eic i have no problem with, looking at the minor works cert obviously its only for additions to a existing circuit and alterations but not for a new circuit so say...
  13. S

    Surely there must be a Reg against this?!

    My neighbour has put up a large garage that sits alongside his house but not joined to it. He asked me to wire & fit out lights inside & sockets as well. Told him he needs to get SWA to supply it as he was insisting on runnning the supply in (save money I assume) & for some reason (mainly cos...
  14. D

    Taking action against a cowboy install...

    A couple of months ago my parents had a new kitchen installed. Part of the install involved a new induction hob which meant a new circuit to be added to the board. Now unfortunately they didn't tell me about anything that was going on, and ended up being talked into having their perfectly good...
  15. A

    1.0mm against 1.5mm T&E lighting circuit

    Hi, to one and all, my first posting, as the title suggests, what do people think about the differences between the cables, I know that the circuits should be carefully designed and considered, insulation in lofts/walls, length of runs etc, but to my mind it should be 1.5mm. The cable...
  16. rustynails

    Protection against corrosion

    Hi all, Do I really need 16mm SWA to supply an external garage with a 63A 16A Power 6A Lighting unit? Maximum demand would be 100% of 16 + 40% of 6 which = 18.4 rounded to 19. Current carrying capacity of 16mm is 64A although its like £7pm. Or am I getting confused. Should I be saying that the...
  17. E

    Damages claim against DECC

    Is anyone else out there considering joining the legal action against DECC for compensation after their illegal actions last year? I am only a small company, but suffered massive losses and I would love to get some of it back - 30k spent on new equipment in Oct, 2 x 50kW contracts lost etc. I...
  18. W

    Setting an adjustable rcd?

    Hi I'm working on a distribution system where the main s/w is a 200amp 4 pole mcb with a bolt on adjustable rcd. The rcd needs to be set to 300ma and have a time delay for discrimination purposes. Can anyone advise to which setting on the ms adjuster I use? The ms scale goes from...
  19. La Poste

    Protection against a lost neutral in TN-C-S

    I'm just having a little think to myself (I know it's dangerous) and have a quick question. Say for instance you lived in another country with overhead power lines, just Line and Neutral and you wanted to make a safe electrical system for your home. One method could be to put a nice big rod...
  20. R

    Twin & earth from meter to board

    Hi guys, I've got a 6mm T&E leaving the suppliers meter and supplying an old 3036 wylex in front of me and the meter is sealed. Never come across this before. I'm sure the house can handle the load but is the twin & e acceptable? Cheers

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