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  1. L

    Anybody ever seen anything like this before?, I'm the 6th Spark to try!

    Evening Fella'sHave any of you seen this type of situation before, the socket outlets actually drip/leak with this oily green fluid, its quite a tacky substance with no odour.It is not happening on the stud walls or on light switches on the solid walls, only happening on solid walls, socket...
  2. S

    Installation photos - point me in the right direction

    It has been a long day and i am fed up of looking for a list of all of the stages of the installation you should photograph for your records as per the MCS requirement. So far i have the following points Entry to the rafter Placement and fixing of the roof hook Attaching the mounting...
  3. T

    burying high voltage cable

    hi can anyone tell me the regulations on burying hv cable, depth, ducting?, need to be covered, any markings, type of infill or anything else of that nature- thanks i cant find it in the regs book
  4. J

    bosch or makita

    used makita for the last few years and have never had a problem, but recently used some bosch and found them really good. but now im in a dilemma im looking at buying some new tools and cant decide which to buy now?
  5. M

    Working in Germany

    Hi im looking for some serious advice please, im a electrician over here in england and have my part 1&2 17th edition, 2391.and pat testing qualification, Im getting married in germany next year and looking to move out there, I cant find anything on regs or anything and want to know what is...
  6. R

    Plug socket type on construction site?

    BGB (section 704) states that plug sockets on a construction site if over 16A must be commando type. Thats the only mention of sockets I can find, can I assume that 1363 sockets can be used in a temporary office area (probably a porter-cabin) that is generally waterproof etc? Thanks.
  7. C

    Is there anything against..............

    Is there anything against extending an existing ring which is in 2.5mm T&E (red & black) from the CU with the extension in 20mm PVC with singles (new colours). It will just be a case of at two double sockets on the ring you'll have red/black T&E one side and blue/brown singles the other...
  8. O

    Anyone know anything about the EAL 2330 course?

    Our college are considering changing from C&G next year because of the new NVQ system that requires students to be working in the industry to complete the NVQ and this EAL are being mentioned. I have never heard of them so wondering if this will hinder future prospects when prospective employers...
  9. S

    Should I say Anything?

    Installation in my village by a large national company that specialises in renewable energy. Had a nosey at the weekend - panels fitted landscape, fixed onto vertical rails on the left side fitted at points on the panel at 50% & 75% - voiding any warranty with the panel manufacturer. We live...
  10. D

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Installation wrong can NICEIC do anything?

    Hi guys, a long story short. I've been asked about an install on a large new build block of flats that were built 6 years ago, after which the electrical contractor went bust. Months ago one of the flats had a PIR done and it turns out things aren't to good e.g 3 final ring circuits mixed up &...
  11. W

    what ohms trips rcbo's

    ball park figure: The actual number is beyond my limited old brain Insulation res. test n&e would trip (set 500v) rsbo/rcd What is the threshold / trip ...not trip, ohms reading on tester I guess some manufacturers may differ slightly, but there must be an inbetweeny? In the old days, n&e...
  12. grimysparks80

    Grimysparkette needs help with RCBO tripping

    Hi guys. Had a callout a couple of weeks ago. 32aRCBO trips every 6 to 7 days. After doing insulation resistance, R1 R2,earth loop ect, and not finding anything i decided it was faulty and replaced. Its still tripping out. The customer has marked it on the calendar every time its gone. Usually...
  13. D

    Any good guides on paying tax?

    Hi all, I'm newly self employed and was wondering if anyone knows of any good laymans guides on the kinds of things that can be claimed for when filling out the self assessment forms. Having waded through the HMRC website I have a reasonable idea but real life examples are always useful. I...
  14. O

    What is in the assessment for 2330 college course?

    I've got an interview and assessment on Friday with my local college for 2330 level 2. I'm bricking it cause I really need to get on this course. Currently a very miserable HGV driver working away missing my kid etc and although I'm over 3 years away at least from finishing level 3 'if' I get on...
  15. D

    work in spain

    Does anyone know any jobs in spain south of country thinking about moving there and need work i presently work as a project manager but would work on tools for a easy life i need less stress in my life and warmer weather help if you can
  16. M

    Books we're reading/read.

    I don't suppose anyone would be interested in a posting on what you're currently reading, or have read lately. Anything interesting from Viz magazine to a Times supplement, with anything with a hard cover in between would be of use. A review would also be handy. Anyone wanna give it a go and...
  17. L

    Would like some experience - for myself if anything!

    Hello, posting in the correct section as i'de like some sensible answers/suggestions :P! I'm a fully qualified self employed sparky but have no knowledge of PV/solar panel systems. I understand you need to be part of a scheme (MCS?) enable to sign off work etc but I'm interested in doing a...
  18. K

    Fluke 2042 cable finder

    Any reviews/recommendations? Doing a hospital PIR with a few non-labelled un-marked federal electric boards... never seen DB's so cram full either!
  19. W

    home wiring help - replacing light switch with 4 wires (2 red/2 black)

    Hi Hopefully someone can help me Am replacing all the light switches in my house and have done them all without problem except this final one which is confusing me The switch is a double switch but only one seems to do anything (kitchen fluorescent light), the other does nothing It has 4...
  20. S

    Do I need to be qualified to install lighting? (or anything)

    I am planning on installing some lighting that consists of two IP56 rated mains powered bulkhead lights at the front of my house (fixed to the external brick) and a PIR operated mains powered floodlight at the rear. All will be installed with fresh cable runs in Kopex, switches and a new RCD in...

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