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  1. P

    New garage consumer unit required - and changing house mcb???

    hi, just need some advice please knowing little about electrics. I'll be getting someone in at some point to put in a new consumer unit in the garage and just want a little back ground information before I do. I'm a home woodworker and my garage is my mancave. I've run most of my tools with...
  2. G

    main fuse blown

    was called out to house earlier where couple had returned from holiday to find they had no power. on closer inspection I discovered that the main 80amp fuse had blown, no mcbs or rcds had tripped. any ideas ?
  3. B

    training

    hi guys has anyone used pass electrical training to gain there 17th edition my company would like to send me on a course that would allow me to to do jobs around our building like change face plates light switches and wire in light fitting when they need replaced is was looking at the domestic...
  4. J

    Do I need consumer unit changing?

    I've recently had 2 quotes for wiring a ground floor extension. One said I need the consumer unit changing while the other said that he could install rcbo's(?) instead of changing the unit for one with more space. What at is everyone's opinion on this?
  5. HappyHippyDad

    RCD required?

    Afternoon all.. I should know the answer to this but I'm away from home where all my files are and I must admit I'm never too sure about lights and RCD protection!! I will be changing some ELV downlights to GU10 fittings and wondered if I needed RCD protection? I cant see why as I wont be...
  6. P

    changing faulty arlen to new helvar ballast

    need to change faulty ballast to new helvar 58. not sure of connections as new unit has only four outlet connections don't want to be zapping anything? old unit (arlen 170) which btw was wrong unit has l.n.e. input and similar 4outlet terminals which feed each end of the fluro tube
  7. A

    Changing Profile picture?

    Hi everyone. I'm struggling to figure out how to change my profile picture for my account. I'm sure it's very easy but all I can see in the settings is options to change my signature and avatar etc.
  8. HappyHippyDad

    Changing a battery in a remote control leads to.....

    Evening all, About 6/7/8?? months ago I was called to see a elderly client (who I had previously done one or two small jobs for) who's electric awning would not open. It turned out to be the battery in the remote control!! I had to make 2 journeys out to him and buy the 'odd' battery off the...
  9. D

    Does changing a circuit load (Ib)...

    Require the circuit to be re-tested? I'm having a dispute with a colleague about a electric shower install. I could swear I remember a Reg stating if the load (Ib) is changed on a circuit then it needs re-testing (at least I would have thought a MWC regardless if the kW is higher or lower)...
  10. P

    Changing a UK BS 1363 plug top for a european plug

    Hi all Iv'e wired up a bunch of vintage tin lamps for someone, all with appropriatly rated fuses and the earth crimped onto the metal box using a nut and bolt. They've all been PAT tested and have passed. Now they want one converted so it has a european plug. As far as I can tell EU plugs only...
  11. haptism

    Anyone ever worked direct for NHS

    Hi, ive got a possible job as a "electrical assistant" working direct for the NHS. I know the pay wont be great but Im hoping the scope of work there might be enough for me to complete a NVQ3. I was (before this possible job) going to get a mate job and complete the NVQ that way; so anyhow I...
  12. W

    Changing Electric Meter !

    Hi all We carried out a job a couple of months ago on an old Victorian house, now converted into five flats, it was badly in need of a Ryefield board and switches. The cupboard was a bit of a squeeze, for a fire panel and small landlord board. We found the meters a bit of a squeeze (Big old...
  13. P

    Insurance Hike

    Hi Guys I've been fuming because NICIEC wanted to add £100 to my Public Liability insurance to cover the 5% plumbing (which I've always had). The fact that my plumbing comprises changing the occasional immersion heater or more likely a duff electric shower which will leak into the bath or shower...
  14. J

    Changing fluorescent tube fittings to pendant.

    Hi, I have removed 2 strip light fittings from the attic ceiling and would be most grateful if anyone could give some advice as to wiring some pendant fittings. The single wire seems straight forward but am not sure what to do with the double wires. Many thanks
  15. L

    Changing consumer unit old for new, what to charge?

    Hi, I am changing 2 old consumer units to 1 new 17th edition one. I have all equipment just need to know labour costs. Im from northern ireland if that makes a difference?
  16. leep82

    changing size of main fuse

    Anybody have any idea what costs are involved if you were to ask your supplier to increase the size of main fuse? Been on a job today and the customer has said she would like a shower installed. The property currently has a 60a supply the tails wouldnt need upgrading as theyre 25mm. Im just...
  17. S

    Changing stair switches to pir

    Hi all, not sure if this is the correct place but the DIY section is locked. I have 2 pir switches with only line in and line out screws. I want to add them to my stair lights which are obviously 2 way. It's an old council house so the airings not upto much. Any advice would be much appreciated...
  18. D

    asbestos in fuse carriers and tenants changing fuse wire

    Hi all, I have been quite for a while, but ive got a bit an issue that I would like the opinion or expertise of the masses on. went out to a tenanted flat today as tenant has said socket was no working, when e arrived there was no power on the braided 2.5 single T&E coming into the socket...
  19. S

    Bedroom light wont work

    Hey all! A few weeks ago my bedroom light was on when all of a sudden the light flickered badly while making a crackling sound then BANG, it blew and the light went off. The next day I could see the light bulb fitting was a bit charred and all the upstairs lights had gone. I changed the...
  20. D

    Eicr

    Right guys first EICR found some C1&C2 codes obviously once thee have been rectified what certification do you give the client once a satisfactory ??

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