before changing db you have to prove that the installation is ok to accept 17th edition boards a landlord has asked me to change 12 in a block of flats now usually i would do full test on boards but bearing in mind the prices are tight not wanting to spend to much time would i get away with just...
Hi Guys,
I'm sure many of you received the email from REAL recently highlighting the fact that they now offer insurance backed workmanship warranties as well as advanced deposit payment insurance.
One thing that's confused me are the premiums they have mentioned. It states that we should pay...
hi all thanks for coming to view my thread.
as per title i am planning to sighn up with a domestic installer scheme, altho i heard there are going to be some changes with part p soar it on an earlier thread but didnt manage to dig it up, tried to look on there web site if they were...
I have got the qualification handbook from C&G for the new courses to replace the 2391.
Level 3 Award in the Initial Verification of Electrical Installations. C&G 2394-01
This is made up of the following,
Unit 301, Principles, practices and legislation for the initial verification of...
Have been reading a whole range of threads on here regarding ccu changes and then issuing certificates. As well as working on circuits that do not or will not meet current regs.
Eg : When changing consumer units, are we certifying the whole installation or not ? , as most customers i visit...
I think this government have got us cornered - because we are mostly self-employed, hard working tax paying individuals and have deadlines to meet we do not have the time or money to protest, unlike trade unionists etc and those living in Tent City outside St Pauls.
Note that the cut-off date for the changes is the 12th December. But the wording is: "new generation tariffs should apply from 1 April 2012 to all new solar PV installations which become eligible for FITs on or after an earlier ‘reference date’ which we propose should be 12 December 2011"
So...
The main prob will be all suppliers having stock ! as i presume as we speak the bigger companies will be stocking up for there jobs whilst us small fry wont be able to get the KIT we have specified!! might aswell pull plug now!!
Check this out - changes on 8th December are possible, 21p FIT - yikes!Fact Sheet on the proposed changes to Solar PV Feed-in-Tarrif rates / PDFs / Generate your own energy / Media - Energy Saving Trust
Hello all,
I am now in possession of a circular from C&G detailing the changes to the short courses.
BS7671:2008 (2011) and City and Guilds qualifications.
Here goes.
How will the wiring regulation changes affect the 2391 inspection, testing and certification of electrical qualification...
hi all please help i find myself in a bit of a situation i work with a company who primarily do insurance work ie when a property is damaged through fire, water and the like. anyways as you can imagine it provides some eyeopeners of propertys my questions are these
1. when doing a pir on these...
Morning all,
I have asked this question before, but didnt get much feedback the first time round so im hoping the second times a charm and someone is going to jump out the wood work and help me out!
Im looking to write a cover letter for CU change work, but would really like to nail it, and...
Apologies if this has been covered elsewhere - if so please point me in the right direction.
Having become part of a Part P competent persons scheme early this year I was alarmed to hear on the grapevine that the whole system may be scrapped.
Is there any truth to this rumour? - is there a...
Hello, my name is Dan, I'm a self-employed spark and this is my first comment on this site although I have used this site many times for reference and found many good threads and lots of good info and enjoy reading through it.
My question is this, I have my part P assessment coming soon with...
Evening everybody. I've been asked to quote for a re-newal of all accessories (sockets, switches, batten holders, ect) in a privately owned house. What do I need to do regarding changing sockets and switches in "special locations" i.e. bathroom and kitchen. DB is old WYLEX re-wireable with 5A...
Guidance Note 3 is about to be re written with AMD1 changes. Are there any other changes or information that any of you would find usefull to be included in it, or changes that would make it more useful .
Please try to be reasonabley specific to an area or topic if you feel any changes or...
hi guys, just looking on opinions, when i change a consumer unit i do a full test and note down any remedial work like broken socket fronts etc, just wondered how far everyone goes if they find any faults etc, do you actually fix any problems like low ir readings on the change or give...
I'm often wondering or being asked how old the wiring is, particularly when it's been disguised with new sockets. There are plenty of clues, but I wasn't in the trade when the changes came about. Here are a few to start. Feel free to add dates for other significant changes.
When did main...
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