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    Earth rod needs to be installed-EDF's responsiblity???

    Hi guys, sorry for gatecrashing your forum, I am not an electrician, but hope someone can help with the following: A British Gas electrician detected a earth reading of 8ohms in my flat and advised to call out EDF to get this sorted asap, he also said it is their responsiblity to ensure...
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    british gas elec suppliers

    Recently won a contract to fit out mew nighclub / bar, the client had already contacted DNO regarding supply etc and had elected British Gas as supplier. Client informed me that they had requested 100a TPN supply and that the service head was to be installed Wednesday 21st April and that they...
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    useful number for British Gas.

    Just wasted about an hour trying to speak to the correct people to have isolation put into an address. Eventualy got through to the meter reading people at British Gas, who I have to say were VERY helpful and knowledgeable. The direct telephone number is 0800 3161779. Just for info too...
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    British Standards Downloads

    Hi Everyone, Can anybody point me in the direction to find some free BS downloads, I'm looking for BS 5839 Fire Alarms and BS 5266 Emergency Lighting. If anybody has these docs I would appreciate them mailing to me. Thanks in advance. The Ghost
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    fire alarm and emergency lighting british standards

    HI was wondering if anyone knew where I could get a cheep copy of BS5389-1 & BS5266-1. I have part 6 for dwellings but I really need a copy of these standards as I have an assement in the next few weeks:eek: Cheers lads.:)
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    British Gas and earthing

    Hi guys Can someone explain to me what are British Gas take on earthing of the boiler and the pipes and why are their techs making a big deal of it. Also what is the definitive regs view on this ie boiler casing earthed ? bonding between pipes ? thanks
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    British Standards vs CE equipment

    Hi, can I install light switches in my home if the've been bought outside of the UK? They don't have a British Standards mark on them. The make is bticino, made in italy, CE marked, 16A 250V. moreover, would these be covered in case of insurance claim, being CE and not BS approved? thank...
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    British Standard for abbreviations

    Hi, I remember there being a British Standard for the abbreviation of colours i.e: Red= Rd Blue= Bu Can anyone please tell me what the BS number is?
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    british gas home cover what a load of ****

    electrical home cover what a load of **** When tested and checked bounding was there just not visible, ring changed into radial left on 32 amp mcb and customer says it was a washing machine repair man checking electrics thinking of taking this public. these jokers taking business from us...
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    British Standards

    Hey folks.. Can anyone provide me a full copy of BS 5419?
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    Any British & Irish Lion Supporters out there

    Hi guys dio we have any rugby fanatics and if so how do you think the british and irish lions will fair? 1 Win 2 Draw 3 Loss 4 Dont Care
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    Unanswered Questions RE: British Elec. Code

    Greetings All. I have unanswered questions regarding the British Electrical Code. Do you have to be a licensed electrician to bid electrical work? Do you have to be a licensed electrician to install electrical in buildings and dwellings? If so, is there a ratio of licensed personnel per...
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    British Jobs for British Workers

    Having read and heard in the news about 20,000 migrant workers who have registered to work on the Olympic project and we know that usually ends up being more, i would have thought that this would have been a perfect opportunity to retrain the large number of unemployed and give the youth of this...
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    Work hard ,play hard

    I am seriously concerned that we as a trade are loosing our well deserved reputation ,for being the biggest **** heads:D, Years ago electricians were voted the heaviest drinkers of all the trades:) we work the hardest ,have to know the most ,face risk of instant death,:mad: why has this changed...

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