Went to do a CU change on behalf of Wickes Kitchens. Whilst changing the unit i notice no CPC on the lighting and metal fixtures and switches everywhere and also came across a borrowed neutral issue also. Client has agreed for a lighting rewire to include some LED downlights. Had to feel bad for...
hi all, if youre doing a c/u change and you do a survey first and the kitchen is a old single storey extension, with no accsess at all to the roof space but there a 4 downlightlers which when you remove you can see insulation but can't see proper to work out the depth would you apply method 101...
Evening all
I am in the process of re-wiring a 4 storey property and have 2 c/units, 1 in the cellar and 1 on the 2nd floor. I have run a cable from the henley box up to the 2nd c/unit on the 2nd floor and I'm wondering if I need to provide test results for this cable on the schedule?
Also the...
I was refurbing the kitchen and my housing officer has pointed out I am not a qualified electrician, so, could someone please tell me about the following:
There is a drywall/cavity wall/partition wall between the kitchen and the livingroom. In the middle of the wall is a mains cable going from...
So, having spent a small fortune with them in July, I've got my £100 back vouchers to spend, and have one week left until they expire.
Anyone spotted a really good must-have at a bargain? It's a shame they don't sell flowers as it's the wedding anniversary tomorrow...... :grin:
1. having a debate at work about a ring circuit, spurring of a ring at the d/b surely makes the socket a radial circuit does it not meaning that a 2.5mm is protected by a 32a breaker, says in the regs book u can but i see it as a fault, what use guys think?
2.when measuring a Zdb at a D/B do...
It's that time of year again, the MCS licence fee is due.
Question is, is it worth persevering with MCS registration and PV installation.
I can't see any hope of an improvement in the market and the green deal looks like a complete no hoper for the smaller contractors wanting to do a quality...
Hi all,
I'm new to this forum and its due to the fact that I have my AM2 exam this coming Monday.
I just have a few questions.
- Do I need to earth bond the cable tray?
- I know that the External Loop Impedance Test is on the incoming side of the installation, and that when testing i need to...
awrite guys just a few wee questions
1. at work there is a transformer fed direct from a 3-phase breaker, when testing IR can i test it from breaker or do i have to disconnect from transformer? would the 500v damage the transformer?
2. was testing Zs at a start stop 3-phase isolator, it was...
I have just installed 3 new sockets in my house. Before putting power on I went round with my multimeter and checked the resistances between earth and neutral/live to check there was no shorts and all tested ok so went round with a 240v rated floodlight to check all of the sockets with the power...
A couple of bits to clear out.
1) Makita Li-Ion 18V Battery - Used and will no longer charge (charger beeps back and stops charging on this). Out of warranty and Makita don't want to know. :( £15 + Postage
2) Makita 10.8V Li-Ion Drill Drive & Impact Driver Twin Pack. In the metal Case...
Being relatively new to EICR testing, I was not totally sure how best to enter a couple things found on an old house periodic earlier this week, and would be grateful for opinions.
1. For a single 13A socket that had been connected as a spur at the fuse board (with 2.5mm2 cable) to the wrong...
Top o the mornin to you chaps,
Anyone know where i can get my hands on a selection of such breakers? Helping the old man out with a few bits on his gaff as they have just had kitchen re done and i have done the power for them but their CU is a shambles - until i install the new board in the...
hi all,
To save a bit of money my electrician has agreed to let me do some of the donkey work and run some cables between points (I'm having an extension built).
The builders have asked me to put in the cables this weekend so I rang my sparky to confirm some details but he's had the cheek to...
just done a eicr recently, its a 4 storey house which was a mess, basically it had a series of 60a fuses daisy chained at the basement, so i installed an rcd db on each floor (couple of circuits each floor, lights and sockets) to each flat, anyway back on track, i installed a 6 way db in the...
I've been maybe a bit blaze with only using SEGEN as a supplier but get pretty sick of all the emails with the cheap Chinese stuff.
Did have a peek at PVkits direct who seem to love ET Solar.
Any of you guys found a good panel cheap yet?
Hi, I've got question involving a SWA install..
Theres been a SWA ran underground to my shed for many years. It's 2 core..
Would you run it along the building in conduit and through the wall or clipped/cleated?
Many thanks
Hi all, Tommorow I have an inspection and testing practicle, Fairly confident in the actual testing part however just a couple of questions for filling in our test sheets
1) Am I correct in thinking you dont need to record a type for an RCD?
2) What should be recorded in the I^N (Braking...
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