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    Legal action Wylex/Electrium because of recalled MCB's

    Does anybody have any information about any legal action (whether concluded or on-going) against Electrium/Wylex because of their recalled MCB's? Thanks!
  2. P

    SSE won't swap meter because of shared neutral

    Just now SSE meter installer rang to say he could not swap a tenant's meter because it had a "shared neutral". The meter is a pre-pay key meter which was installed when a previous tenant didnt pay his bill. Landlord is trying to get it swapped for a normal credit meter for the new tenant...
  3. Y

    DC Volt Drop Calc

    Hi all, I appreciate this has probably been posted to death but the search wont load on my phone. I have to calculate for Volt drop in a DC circuit, There's next to no load (2 amps max) the cable is 4mm pvc twin, and ln a loop from the control unit to the loads. OveralL Length 50m Is the calc...
  4. H

    linking carbon monoxide with other heat alarms

    hi there this is my first post.recently completed an hmo and got pulled up on carbon being linked with the rest of the alarms in flat.no big deal to rectify .just wondering how many other sparks have linked them all together because i always have.i can see the logic in it just never thought...
  5. D

    2 separate TT supplies into building?

    This gets a bit complicated so bear with me. Basically i have 2 rural tt supplies. One is to a large farm shed with PV solar 3.6 kw on the roof and is not used much. the other is a large house and pub combined which has a shared supply transformer with a nearby bungalow. I m not concerned...
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    Am2 advice!

    Hi, before taking my am2 I read some very helpful threads from this site. So anyone reading this also preparing I hope this helps I got through my install and testing fine. However I failed the fault finding C2. passed C1. Whatever that means. I did all my tests at the board and struggled on...
  7. Jackflash

    USB 13A 2 gang socket

    What do you think of these LAP 13A 2 gang sockets from screwfix? Anyone had any experiences with them? Have got a customer who thinks they might want them. LAP 13A SP 2-Gang Switched Socket & USB Charger Port White | Switches & Sockets | Screwfix.com
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    lighting circuits- Type B or Type C MCB

    What do you guys tend to use Type B MCB for lighting circuits but know that some use Type C even when the loadings are low. What do others prefer and why?
  9. M

    Good sub contracting price work firms

    Evening guys, I'm not sure if this is has been done before because I don't come on here all the time so I hope it doesn't annoy anyone but here goes anyway.... I thought it might be helpful to a lot of sparks on here if there were some kind of list of decent firms that dish out decent sub...
  10. T

    Solar PV wages

    Hello, I was Approched by a company about 6 months ago to install all there solar and help price as a sub contractor, I used to fit solar a few years ago in a previous company but never had anything to do with pricing or anything like that, I put myself though the courses put my apprentice...
  11. T

    Socket and sink.

    We all know the regulations from power by a sink is 300mm Does anyone know if this is from the tap or from the edge of the basin?
  12. Marvo

    High Voltage Fly Killer

    I have a cheap and cheerful UV fly killer which is probably a couple of years old. I noticed the other day that the high voltage side of things is no longer working so I dismantled it. Inside, apart from the fluorescent ballast which is still working fine there's just a single transformer...
  13. uksparks

    Phone Call Today

    Me: Hello, how can I help? Them: I need you to replace my board Me: ok, so you want a new consumer unit, no problem. Them: I have the board, I just need you to fit it. Me: o....k, I would not usually fit a board for someone supplied by the customer unless a specific type that I usually fit...
  14. G

    PV solar roof surveys

    Just to let you all know; There is a company called Solar Roof Surveys.com who offer the best prices for PV installation surveys to comply with MCS standards :icon12:
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    Anyone a spark for British Gas????? What are they like to work for.

    Hi was just wondering what british gas are like to work for? A mate of mine is going for an interview they have promised him loads inc working your way up etc etc. What are the hours like?
  16. T

    Dingledong

    I'm not going into the reasons behind this ok. Ding ffs stick around. Although you might think it sometimes, no one hates you. Yes you **** me off sometimes but I probably do the same to you so I guess that makes us even. Although I suspect that it's a massive mick take and what just happened is...
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    Have i wasted my time? Bolton/Manchester

    Im justwondering if I have wasted my time in deciding to retrain in the electricalindustry? I have spentthe past 2 years going to college in the evening, first year EAL level 1,second year 2330 level 2. I will be starting back in September to do my level3. I have been trying to find employment...
  18. K

    Dewalt rigger boots

    Brought some today , got home and my heel S are blistered to hell. Anyone else use these ? Shame because they are nice like
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    Old fuse boxes and mineral cables from 60s, is a complete rewiring required?

    Hi, We have just bought a flat that was built in the 60s. We had three sparks coming to the property and looked at the electrical systems as we wanted to install new storage heaters in the bedrooms. The indication we got is that the main circuit in the flat has not been changed since the 60s...
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    Rules on testing

    Ok so been away for a good few years work abroad and my past exp of signing off work that's been tested is almost none. So give me a break if I ask any basic questions and such like. What I'd like to know is in domestic :- Can any electrician test and write a EIC? Or do they need part P or...

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