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    southern electric tt to tncs

    Hi all, I was at a job with a tt system and a ze of 299 ohms, so made a call to see if it was possible to swap to tncs. Normally I call western power they tell me if they think its possible,send someone out, if it is possible they put the connector in, put a sticker on and send me a bill. now...
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    Shower pump under bath

    Hi Guys First post here, I am a plumber and have been asked to change a shower pump which is currently sited under the bath. It is fed from a fused spur screwed to the floor under the bath. I want to know where I stand with the regs in regard to changing the pump and joining onto the fused...
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    Equipotential bonding

    Ok hard hat on. Ive wired a garage with a water pipe. Ive taken a 10 mm back from the pipe to the MET in the house (TNS). The board in the garage is RCD protected. So far all the same as the IEE Supplying a Detached Out building booklet recommendations. Can I run another 10 mm from the pipe...
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    can someone do me a big favour.

    I am registered with napit and use the napit software for certificates but ive been trying to get my hands on a empty paper copy of the certs to use as draft on site. Im still using elecsa forms for draft as i cannot find any of the napit online. The napit software doesnt let me print an...
  5. M

    megger mft1730

    hi i priced a mft1730 today and the wholsaler said that theyre having problems with them and to buy somthing else? has anybody heard about this? cheers mike
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    Smoke Detectors?

    Is there a regulation that states there must be mains powered smoke detectors in a property? Currently working at a property that doesn't have any, what code would this be on a periodic inspection?
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    LED lighting

    Good evening folks. I have a customer who I am planning a rewire for and ther are asking for LED lights for in treads, wall washing, down lights etc.... I am aware of the general down lighter spot lights etc but whilst browsing the web for ideas, styles, costs etc I see some stuff is 240V supply...
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    Domestic wiring diagrams

    Hi all im a trainee spark! can anyone recommend a book/website that shows decent domestic wiring/circuit diagrams? many thanks
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    Kitchen spot transformers in the attic!!!!!!

    lads, While i was working at a customers house the other day he asked me to look at 3 of his kitchen spots (12volt) that were not working. Anyway a VERY long story short i found the transformers.........in the ATTIC. A big bank of 60va trannys that do the bathroom as well. Now that means...
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    Junction Boxes

    I'm extending my kitchen which requires me to cut into the downstairs ringmain for further extension for more sockets. Is it safe and legal to use a 30AMP junction box (it's not possible for me to continue from an existing socket) to start the ringmain extension and loop back into using a...
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    Big commercial job

    I've been asked to quote for a big commercial job but don't think my company is big enough to take it on. It's only me and the apprentice at present and looking at the drawings I'm going to need a couple of qualified lads and a couple of mates. Me and the young lad do Alot of commercial shop and...
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    convector heaters

    Hi all, I have been asked to fit 3 convector heaters in a flat (2x2kw+1x 3kw) the owner was told by other spark they would just have to change plugs for FCU but i have said they need new circuits because all plugs are on one 32a, i would to know what you all think thanks
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    Running cable in pvc conduit.

    Hi all, just a quick question as coming from forces where its all metal conduit I am coming to a part in my installation that is running in pvc conduit and I am using a 4 way conduit box now my question is these cables are running through box horizontally and vertically so can these cables just...
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    Regs book download???

    HI ALL CAN YOU DOWNLOAD THE REGS BOOK, EVEN AT A COST, ANY IDEAS ALL???, BE HANDY TO HAVE ON ME LAPTOP:winkiss:
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    dimmer switch problems

    4 Xenon Pro-Lite GU10 downlighters 50W 240V operating off a Doyle and Tratt 1 way touch control dimmer switch rated at 40W to 400W. these have been fine for 3 years. suddenly the lights go off of their own accord shortly after switching on. changed the dimmer switch for an identical one...
  16. rmaynard

    anyone know where i can get

    DB keys? i had a bunch of keys for merlin, hager and other boards that were in my bag when it was nicked, iv built these up over the last couple of years and were invaluable. Have checked ebay but can only find panel and service keys. Rob
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    Departure from bs7671

    Would cables not clipped causing them to sag be a departure from bs7671
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    Converting from PME to TT

    Hi All, I just want to check if there are any restrictions or special requirements, other than adequate RCD protection, when converting a domestic PME(TNCS) installation to TT? The convertion will either be to the whole installatioin or to just part of it. The reason for the alteration is the...
  19. spud1

    Emergency lighting in bedsits

    Hi, We're currently installing some emergency lighting in the circulation areas and above exit points in a house that is being converted into bedsits (Via 8w standalone bulkheads). I know its risk assessment based but I can't seem to get any clear guidance on where maintained fittings are...
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    Shower install

    Looking for the best solution on a damage limitation rewire... Two bedroom semi with a 10.5kw shower in bathroom upstairs wired to a 45a p.c in 10.0mm t&e. There is no way of getting to shower unless the wall is chased out in bathroom or hallway. Problem is client does not want her bathroom...

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