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    multiple switching of fan

    Hi, I have a quick question... Without having to spend time sitting down and working out I'm hoping someone might have a simple solution. I have one run on fan in loft but wants to be switched and ventilated via 3 separate bathrooms. Now I'm thinking off hand that ill need a relay but I may...
  2. N

    As I had lots of help already just one more question

    Hi I need to do something about the insulation in my loft which lays straight on top of my bathroom spotlights. It's been like this it seems for the last 12 years and we had no idea but now we know! WHich do you think is the best option? Simply moving the insulation from where the lights are...
  3. S

    Garage RCD question.

    Right here's the info...there's a small 2-way consumer unit in a external garage. Just a 40A main switch with two MCB's one for lights & one for sockets. Was adding lights & sockets today & the guy I work with said that as we were adding to the circuits we'd have to replace the main switch with...
  4. T

    Need cheap course, already got degree and AGNVQ Engineering

    Hello, I would like to get qualified to perform installations, notifications, tests and certification. In 1998, instead of a full time assortment of C&G's I got an AGNVQ to get me to full time Elec Eng in Uni (with foundation and Masters (2003) years). The AGNVQ and foundation year were rather...
  5. Worcester

    Consortium for panels ...?

    We are about to buy a few extra containers of panels - most likely Canadian Solar 250W poly's that way we can stabilise our panel prices and also secure a few extra contracts after the prices go up. We know that some manufacturers are already planning to ship from non-china manufactured...
  6. G

    Exposed metal work

    Does the metal support framework of a mezzanine floor require bonding to earth.The electrical installation trunking is fixed to the underside of the framework,so in effect it is earthed already via the network of trunking and metal conduit fixed to it(any advice)
  7. M

    Newly qualified but need experience (Manchester)

    Left the Army after 25 years and have got 17th Edition, C&G Inspecting and Testing and Part P. However, I need to work with someone who has lots of experience so I can learn from them. Book learning is OK, but now need hands on. I've already registered with ELECSA, but have spoken to them to...
  8. C

    Newbie (trainee)

    Hi all,I'm Blair. I've just started with New Career Skills to train as A Domestic Electrical Installer. Currently studying for : C&G (2382), C&G (2377) & EAL (Part P). Then onto C&G (2392) And also Photovoltaic Installers Course. Already finding this site a wealth of valuable information so...
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    Green Deal but already have pv am I wasting £99

    I am not sure if it’s even worth paying for a GD visit? One company wanted £99 I already have a newish house so have double glazing loft insulation thermo blocks and special insulation tiles fitted in the cavity when built so don't need cavity wall insulation. According to my NHBC book should...
  10. H

    Chasing walls already treated for damp?

    I'm possibly about to rewire a basement flat with a serious damp problem. Some of the walls will have the damp treatment done after I have finished (or after 1st fix, I'm not sure) but some have already had damp treatment. So, what do I need to do to maintain the integrity of the damp...
  11. S

    RCBO tripping after spur distribution board has already tripped

    Hello All, So to be clear I'm not an electrician, I just like to know how how things work. I will run cables so it's all ready for my sparky to make the connections but I don't do any electrical work. Normally I'd ask my sparky if there is something I don't understand, but I can't on this...
  12. W

    Cooker Hood installation

    Hi, I have just purchased a Matrix MEH601 Cooker Hood, I bought it for the purpose of recirculation not ducting. There is already a plug socket for an extractor fan on the wall so the basic electrics are already in place, however I need to replace the current plug socket with a Double Pole...
  13. R

    what is the specification of rcd and based on what if i already have a mcb installed

    what is the specification of rcd and based on what if i already have a mcb installed
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    RCBO required on an already RCD'd board??

    Hi, if I'm using a 17th edition Cu including RCD's, do I need to fit an RCBO for shower circuit? Or simply an MCB?
  15. imago

    New lighting circuits.

    When installing a new lighting circuit into an existing installation do you follow the existing set up? Or install it to your preference or the latest 'thinking'? I'm referring to loop in, or line to switch, or line and neutral to switch. I have to run a new circuit into an existing room which...
  16. Joe S

    Old Cartridge fuses blowing, already tested and repaired before. What could it be?

    I have been to a call out today regarding an old cartridge fuse consumer unit. The customer said that the fuse went bang yesterday and she lost her Lounge, dining and one socket in the hallway (there is two but the other is on a different circuit). I went round and tested the circuit and found...
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    Info for landlords (may have been covered already)?

    I’ve just been talking to a sparky about the installation of a new consumer unit in a property that is going to be let. He has explained to me that being NIC/EIC permits him to certify his own installation work when complete. He explained that he is unable to legally provide a certificate for...
  18. K

    DNO 1st Notification Help/ Schematic Drawings

    Hi All, Wonder if you can help me, we have only just become MCS registered and we have our first Solar PV installation planned next week, this is a 4kw but we are using a 3.6 Powerone inverter and it is capped at 16 amps, am i correct in saying that i dont need to prenotify but i have to...
  19. T

    LED driver

    Hi, I have to install few meters of led tape in an office. My question is connecting to the driver, which is supposed to be in the loft area. This is the driver: http://www.nationallighting.co.uk/admin/products/largeimages/12/12495.jpg How are you connecting this kind of drivers to the mains...
  20. S

    apologies if its already been asked!! 2391, and 2391-10 differences?

    just a quick one... I was interested in doing the 2391-10 and then 2391-20 so tried to find local colleges that do these. I have found one, but its advertised as the c+g 2391. I phoned and asked if this '2391' was both the courses rolled into one, or something totally seperate altogether and...

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