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    Second opinion on EICR codes

    Hi guy as from title I am after a 2nd opinion on coding faults I have found during a EICR of a hotel and there are a few (wouldn't believe it's a 5 star!) The most common is light switch inside bathrooms, a touch plate I.e hover your hand over it and it will dim etc. Now these are installed...
  2. S

    Smoke alarms

    Hi, i usually install Aico 140 smoke alarms. Anyone know the maximum amount of these that can be interlinked? Cheers
  3. O

    Testing Bus stops

    Just wondering gents how often a periodic should be done on public bus stops. 5 years or yearly? cheers
  4. S

    IR testing problem

    Hi, I was doing some tests prior to installing a fan on a lighting circuit. IR readings L-E were dead short & N-E were a dead short, yet the lighting circuit works o.k. I have had this problem with energy saving lamps, when removed the circuit was o.k but this was giving 0.04Mohms at 500v not...
  5. P

    Marbo circuit protection?

    I have just visited an installation covered by a Marbo split load board which needs work before any alteration is carried out, does anyone know where i can get Marbo RCDs / RCBOs or know of a suitable alternative that will fit? Cheers guys
  6. B

    Replacing a light switch

    Hey everyone, I'm just having a bit of trouble replacing a light switch. This switch is the only switch to control the light (which is outside), it has a wire coming in from another switch below and three other wires from within in the wall. The old switch isn't labelled in any way. The switch...
  7. A

    Name This Socket?

    Hi all, Just wondering if anyone knew the actual name of this socket. I know they are used for communal areas for cleaners etc.. Just need to know the name of them. Cheers Ash
  8. D

    Removing 3W switch

    Hi all, looking to clarify my thoughts on removing a 3W light switch with a 2W. Wires within are yellow,2 twisted red and blue. red into common, blue L1 and L2 is yellow. In the new switch I have inserted red back into common, blue into L1 and terminated yellow in block and tucked away. In...
  9. S

    Ledridge GU10 5w led's

    Hi does anyone know where i get Ledridge LED 5w GU10 replacement (2700k, 210lm) I need 10 a.s.a.p Cheers
  10. C

    Slight problem with ringmains

    Hi there, new to site and looking for some advice. Recently rewired a small flat and extended some original ring mains, wiring was all pretty decent. Everything is good power wise, but my socket and see is giving me a reading of a phase fault. Took socket facings off and no loose connections and...
  11. sjhall

    protek TP breaker

    As above, anyone know a compatible breaker, 50a type D 3p. Need one tmrw and I'm having no luck finding a protek one Cheers
  12. C

    ELECSA Certification Scheme elecsa

    Well the times nearly upon me, I've got my elecsa assessment tomorrow and I must say I'm not looking forward to it very much. It's with a guy called Paul Bennett, has anyone had him before, any last minute pointers would be great as I could really do without failing and spending more money...
  13. stidge

    immersion testing

    Hi lads just a quickie, can anyone advise on testing immersion heaters , What test ? Which terminals etc cheers for any advice . Have had phone call they think immersion is tripping cu !
  14. mwigham85

    URGENT 2394 in 2 hours time!!!!!

    Hi I've got my 2394 in a couple of hours and a practise question was write a list of consumer units and protective devices cheapest to most expensive good and bad points for each. Plus if anyone knows of random stuff they might ask cheers
  15. Christian1981

    anybody got a van for sale

    Astra or similar within 30 miles of manchester give or take cheers.
  16. Christian1981

    xs training

    Hi all I've just signed up with xs training to do my nvq and am looking forward to getting back on site and off my mitenance job in new year, has anybody got any tips.
  17. S

    Breaking capacity for 1361 fuses...

    Hi, Anyone know the breaking capacities / KA for 1361 cartridge fuses - namely 5 & 15A?? Cheers
  18. N

    One question regarding filling the PIR.

    I am still training to become qualified. I have the following question regrading filling the Schedule of Inspection for Periodic inspection report. When do we use N/A and when do we use N/V? I am slightly unsure when may be some examples will help. Many Thanks
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    Fluke 1652c (NEW)

    HI, I got a new unused fluke1652c for sale. The reason I am selling it is I bought it when I passed my Domestic Electrical Installer qualifications, and since then I have not been able to find any work in the trade. I paid £650 for it and I am selling it for £450. I live in Cardiff Cheers...
  20. L

    Control panel wirer

    hi all.i have been looking into to a job that is being advertised control panel wirer.it caught my eye as its close by.now the job decription states that must have electrical experience able to read from drawing and have driving license.but doesnt say that any electrical qualifcations are...

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