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  1. whinmoor

    British Gas owner Centrica warns of higher energy bills

    Although obviously bad news for 99% of people, this may be helpful for the solar industry as people might consider how to deal with rising energy bills: BBC News - British Gas owner Centrica warns of higher energy bills
  2. S

    Converting American 120v to British 230v

    Hi guys, Went to a american customers house today where she wanted all her american table lamps put on a 230v 3 pin plug top, rather than use her plug transformers. I told her that she would need to change the lamp holders and wiring to accommodate the new voltage, which wouldn't be easy. And...
    • Steve 82
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    • 230v american british electricians' talk
    • Replies: 11
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  3. T

    How to install USA sockets legally

    Hi, One of my clients want to install USA standart 110V sockets at his home. Maybe someone can advise how to do it legally. I think American sockets isn't a British Standard :( Very grateful for the advice.
  4. S

    British gas wanna be sparkys

    These people are going round the country i guess issuing danger notice stickers cause they dont know what they are doing but a warning sticker cover there arses i had a db change when 16 edition was in on a tt system i installed a 100ma main rcd switch (time delay)on a split load board with a...
    • sedgy34
    • Thread
    • british british gas electricians' talk gas
    • Replies: 59
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  5. S

    British humour is different

    These are classified ads, which were actually placed in U.K. Newspapers: FREE YORKSHIRE TERRIER. 8 years old, Hateful little *******. Bites! ___________________________________________ FREE PUPPIES 1/2 Cocker Spaniel, 1/2 sneaky neighbor's dog...
  6. TaffyDuck

    British Gas Electrical Tests

    Yesterday I went out to a small block of flats to deal with a fault on part of the landlords supply and discuss fitting a fire alarm system. I pointed out to the landlord that the building as a whole, 4 flats and the communal area had never been tested and that he should consider having an EICR...
    • TaffyDuck
    • Thread
    • aus british british gas electric electrical electricians' talk gas tests
    • Replies: 18
    • Forum: Australia
  7. G

    Impressed with British Gas for FiT application

    I called British Gas earlier to see if they offered a check upon drop off of FiT application service. They did so I nipped into Manchester with it. Within 10 mins I was on my way out after having the application form checked. 30 minutes later I arrived home to an email from British Gas with...
  8. O

    British Gas Electrical Inspection

    Friend of mine has a rental property that has just had a British Gas electrical Inspection. Its a Tns, 30 mA main switch. Its an old installation. The Main earth cable is under size and to an earth clamp on the sheath of the main supply cable The Bonding is also under-size and also to an earth...
    • optician
    • Thread
    • aus british british gas electric electrical electricians' talk gas inspection
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Australia
  9. E

    Questions :- working in Saudi

    Hi all , I've searched on net a bit only gives job description and not really qualification info .but can't really get a clear picture I'm hoping someone would be able to help. What are the required qualifications for working as a domestic/ industrial electrician in Saudi Arabia. What are...
    • Electromob
    • Thread
    • aus british domestic electrical work electricians' talk not uk questions sparks working
    • Replies: 31
    • Forum: Australia
  10. S

    British Gas returning FITs - Whattttttttttttttttttttttt!

    Anyone heard that BG are returning none BG FIT applications? Installer rang and spoke to BG and was told that they are under no obligation to process them and will be sending them back if not BG customer? Any one know about this?
  11. S

    British Gas Requesting MCS Certificate Change

    One of our customers has called us delighted with their installation it's generated 2450kwh of the 2650 kwh estimated for the year in the first 6 months (Summer obviously) but commented that it's performed so well that British Gas didn't believe him and asked for a photo of the meter as proof...
  12. V

    £800 mains change

    Job yesterday customer had new db installed recently, new hager board 100a main switch all mcbs no rcds no testing done no main earth ! Took loop reading at db of 18.3ohms chap who installed db worked for british gas ! And installed it on a saturday .now got to install another db and update...
    • Villagesparks
    • Thread
    • aus british change earth electricians' talk mains owner
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Australia
  13. Y

    British Photovoltaic Association (BPVA)

    Is anyone out there a member of the BPVA? I have received a survey request offering half price memebership. £500 instead of £1000. Sounds a bit steep to me are they a genuine representative body. Apologies if you have seen this in a non PV section of the forum already.
  14. T

    British Gas / Centrica operations manual

    Bit of a long shot but...does anyone have a copy of Centrica / British Gas operations manual? Its the one issued to all service engineers (electrical & mechanical) to be kept in their vans and gives procedures for just about everthing. I used to work for Centrica as an electrical service...
    • TJLinks
    • Thread
    • british british gas electrical electricians' talk gas manual service
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  15. S

    British Gas F I T S Forms

    Hi All. Is there anybody out there with a PDF of Britist Gas/Electric fits application form, i have spent hours on the phone just listening to there crap aderts for necter points. My elderly customer is an eco-warrior and has`nt got a phone or a computer, i`m losing the will to live!!
  16. L

    British Gas refusing to connect

    I went to a customer today who told me she had a pre electrical survey done by BG before they would agree to connect a new boiler, the "survey" was done by the sales guy. Basically she told me that he said BG would not connect the boiler because he did a "socket and see test and he got more...
    • LlandrilloSpark
    • Thread
    • aus british british gas connect electricians' talk gas
    • Replies: 17
    • Forum: Australia
  17. S

    British open day four.

    Well its persisting it down a lot, so i may as well watch the golf. To anyone who maybe interested, who's gonna win it. My bets for top 3 Darren Clarke Ricky Fowler Miguel Angel Himenez Cheers...........Howard
  18. draelectricals

    British Association of Portable Appliance Testers

    I've just been followed on twitter by BAPAT which I've never heard of before, has anyone else heard of it? It's totally new to me and I wonder if it is genuine or another fake 'official' PAT Testing group.
  19. M

    The British Association of Professional Appliance Testers

    Unlike the Guild of pat testers this looks like it could be the real deal PAT Testing News Round-Up Issue 1 - The Latest PAT Testing News from Seaward Home Page - The British Association of Professional Appliance Testers http://www.facebook.com/THEBAPATPAGE?sk=wall#!/THEBAPATPAGE?sk=wall
  20. E

    British Energy Clearance???

    Hi guys found a job there on Hartlepool nuclear power plant but you must be British Energy Cleared. I have tried searching google but had no luck finding any relevant info into how to obtain the clearance. Can anyone please point me in the right direction into how I can get it? Cheers any...
    • Elric
    • Thread
    • aus british clearance electricians' talk energy
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Australia
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