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  1. W

    Connect retic controller to Dol contactor

    Hi, after some advice as my retired electrician father in law can’t figure it out. We purchased a house with a bore, I have attached the current setup in a picture. The dol contractor is always on so we have to use the isolator switch to turn off and on (he said saomething about the isolator...
  2. P

    MCS compliance on large projects

    Hi. I'm not MCS registered but am looking into it from a Project Management perspective as opposed to an MCS installer. In a nutshell I'm trying to fully grasp the compliance aspects of MSC on medium to large projects where more than one discipline is involved. Let's say a big new football...
  3. J

    Approved Contractor scheme versus Domestic Instatter scheme

    Apart from carrying out EICRs / Commercial electrical works without the NICEIC badge is there anything else Approved Contractor adds value?
  4. D

    I’m currently an IT contractor but want to be able to do electrical work too.

    Hi there. I’m hoping for some advice. I currently run a small limited company that provides IT services, both commercial and domestic so I carry out a lot of data & fibre cabling work. Over the last couple of years I’ve found that a lot of clients / customers ask me about doing electrical...
  5. M

    Electrician Jobs Commercial Electrician Contractor

    Hi all. Some of you might remember seeing a similar post from me from earlier in the week. I couldn't amend it, so here goes with a little more detail, based on some feedback from forum members. We're an IoT startup and we're looking for some help. We're looking for commercial electrician...
  6. S

    Approved Contractor training

    Hi. I've been a DI for about 10 years. My Inspector suggested I apply for Approved Contractor status. I haven't done commercial work yet. What would be my next step. What's the first thing I should read? I take it part P isn't applicable to commercial areas. Do I just go by BS 7671? Thanks S
  7. A

    Help in reporting an issue

    Hi, Early this year I had a garage extension built. The contractor arranged for an electrician to fit two strip lights and a couple of sockets . This was done. However, the contractor had not fitted the windows, doorsor guttering down pipe. The we had the bad storms in February, resulting in...
  8. M

    What safe contractor accreditation shall I get

    I was thinking of getting Chas registered and wanted to know if it's worthwhile or whether another one like constructionline is better? I would like to be able to work for the local authority and also for residential and commercial letting agents.
  9. cliffed

    Noisy,buzzing contractor

    Changing contactor,this one clatters & buzzing. Will put a report in,can you see the red 2.5m single cable,this comes off the LIVE side of the contactor,control for this circuit. The Mccb protection for this circuit,which supplies a TPN DB rated @ 200 amps. Any ideas how to protect this control...
  10. LeeH

    FFS, gate contractor, stuck cable.

    Any suggestions welcome. The gate company has pulled the draw cord out of the flexi conduit inside the brick pillar and left behind a blockage of tape by the looks of it. The pillar has been back filled so no chance of getting inside. Ive got the bore scope down and you can see the mess...
  11. Michael J

    40 Amp single pole n/c main contractor?

    I need a 40A single pole contactor. The main contacts to be normally closed in the distant passed I seem to remember you could get them. Anyone know where to get them? Thanks in advance
  12. J

    Need help which contractor to go with

    So on a house rewire I have finally got back the three quotes and they are all pretty much in the same ballpark but there are some differences which may be significant or not. The main differences were. Quote1 - Fit 10 way Crabtree Unit, schneider sockets, 4 Aico smoke alarms, - will not fit...
  13. F

    Electrician Jobs 18th Edition Contractor Needed

    We are looking for some reliable sub contractors in the Gerrards Cross area to help out our busy company. Own van and tools necessary. Good day rate. Contact David - 07526 705075
  14. J

    Bad contractor

    39 flats all with fictional certificates ‘purchased’ for £250 each. Multiple problems on all flats and then to top it off I finally got the plant room door open to find this
  15. Leesparkykent

    Contractor jailed.................

    Rogue trader jailed after investigation - https://www.motherwelltimes.co.uk/news/crime/rogue-trader-jailed-after-investigation-1-4782013/amp?__twitter_impression=true
  16. B

    New build 2nd fix after original contractor gone AWOL

    As the title really....been asked to 2nd fix a couple of new builds....original contractor no longer available, I don't know why. 1st fix completed, everything plastered up... Somehow these houses need to be completed, but I'm not signing an EIC stating that I've first fixed when I haven't...
  17. B

    Contactor wiring on outdoor lighting

    hi wiring up this single phase contactor for lights which are wired in 3 core, I presume they just terminate Brown 2T1 and Blue 6T3 cheers never has experience with a contactor before and earth to earth bar
  18. R

    Site temps and discussion with other contractor

    I've been discussing site temps with another contractor on site. The supply is TNCS, there is a consumer unit in a fiberglass box which has its own rod (TT) and 2 Commando sockets and a double 230v external socket. All these are protected by the consumer unit in the fiberglass box The sockets...
  19. calpol91

    NICEIC Certification Scheme Please help with NICEIC approved contractor scheme

    Eyup. I need to get on the approved contractors scheme with the NICEIC, I’ve got all the right qualifications, however the thing that’s bothering me is the qualified supervisor role - they seem to want me to have 2 years trading, which I don’t have. Is this right? I spoke to them yesterday and...
  20. RWJ

    Thinking of switching from NIC to ECA or Napit

    We do mainly industrial and commercial work with a small bit of (landlord) residential. After some recent negative comments from potential customers regarding NICEIC electricians I was thinking of jumping ship to ECA or Napit. OK I know ECA are now the same as NIC but there name doesn't seem...
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