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  1. rmaynard

    Advice needed - Kitchen socket

    I was asked my an elderly couple if i could fit a twin sso in their kitchen, i had to say no as im only part qualified and i know its a notifiable job. I found out yesterday evening that they had another sparky fit the socket for them but they wernt happy so asked me to go have a look, on the...
  2. D Skelton

    A couple of rather long questions

    Hi guys and girls, I'm quite new to this so sorry if its in the wrong section. I just have a couple of questions one regarding qualifications and one regarding what I guess is quite a common scenario. Also, sorry if this post is really long winded, I'm gonna find it hard to explain what I mean...
  3. R

    Flexable conduit

    Guys Picked up a few rolls of black round conduit today in lengths of 50M of 32mm and 30M of 50mm, got a few of each. The company I work for has got ****e loads stockpiled but the project is now complete and they want to get rid of it as it's taking up valuable space, the supplier is also...
  4. E

    Supply Voltage

    Hi All I was out in the sticks the other day at a pig farm and was looking at a couple of faulty sockets in an accomodation block when I did a voltage check the voltage would fluctuate between 205 and 218v this is the first time I've seen this. Any ideas and is it a problem. I checked back at...
  5. C

    Can anyone give me a couple of pointers about installing the MK Grid wiring

    About to put in a bank of 6 switches for large lounge - it looks simple enough but just wondered what back box (pattress ?) needs using , also any experiences on number of dimmers that can be used in the same grid Thanks
  6. P

    Stupid customers

    I was in my local last week and a bloke approached me and asked if I was a sparky? Ya see I've got a small problem. Every time I get a shower all my lights go off unless I have the widow open but its getting too cold to do that now. Told him it needs looking at asap. He lives 5 mins away so off...
  7. N

    Couple of basic questions

    Hi all. I have been asked to carry out a project for my boss, I am a trainee electrician, so be gentle:) We are moving a joinery shop for a client and I have been asked to run the cables, no termination etc yet, I have been told I can use any source to get my information so here I am:)...
  8. P

    Big thank you to Napit

    A massive thank you goes out to Martin Bruno from Napit who has kindly donated a Megger av0310 and a kewtech kt200 to the charity fund.
  9. K

    builders!

    How lucky am I, the builder has installed the lighting ring!:):)
  10. leesheva

    Couple of bits for sale

    ive got a few spare 8 way dual rccb crabtree starbreaker boards and a couple of 100m coils of 2.5 twin for sale if anyone is interested.
  11. cashnotakite

    A couple of questions RE the REGS

    I recently have made the move into the Domestic Electrical side having spent most of my working life in an Industrial background. Because of this there are a few things legally I am not sure of. Any help is appreciated. Apologies in advance if this was in stickies but I could not find. 1)...
  12. P

    Imersion heater testing

    Hello fellas Been asked by a letting agent to go and find out a problem on an imersion heater? She is telling me If they leave the immersion on for a couple of days its trips? Couple of question for you guys 1/ To tested the immersion heater element carry out a...
  13. S

    3phase industrial - clear a couple of things up?

    Hey guys, first post here so please go easy :) Iv just started this job, helping a mate of mine, whose mate has brought a unit that needs fitting out. Il try and paint a picture for you... Its the middle of 3 units, that was knocked into 1, but now been bricked back up into 3...
  14. Mr Mark Sparks

    a couple of quickies

    what is the pass mark for the 17th and i presume the questions are in no sort of order ie pt1 then pt 2 just random cheers mark
  15. Dan

    ContractorForum: Twitter: We've been using Twitter for the last couple of days now an

    ContractorForum: Twitter: We've been using Twitter for the last couple of days now and think we're going to carry on. Please rep.. http://------/7OnjBJ More... Follow us on Twitter.
  16. R

    Just a couple of questions....

    Hi All Just been to an inspection, I'd appreciate your thoughts on the following observations.. 1) Main equipotential bonding. There was only 1 x 10mm Earth which was looped from the Gas and then to the water, the 10mm isn't cut, simply looped from one to the next. Is this ok? 2) I found...
  17. D

    Just had my installation failed- couple of answers needed please.

    Now I know I might get some raised eyebrows, or possibly shot down in flames, but I'd rather be honest than pretend that I'm a super spark who always does things by the book. Also, I should point out that I am a 35 year old approved spark, with my 2391, and I've just spent 3 months testing a...
  18. C

    no spare breakers

    i am new to the electrics game and today i have come across something new.the person i am doing the job for wants a seperate socket for the comms unit.when i have got to the fuse board there is no room for another breaker and all the existing breakers are being used.please help.
  19. Toonlad

    couple of questions

    Just a couple of situations ive come accross recently, and only half way through my 2391, i would like, some feed back from you please. 1. EIC , you add a circuit, its now an alteration, but its on a 8 way board, say ive taken circuit 8. Do i only test and record that circuit 8 , or do i have...
  20. R

    Annoying Customers

    I dont do any Domestic work but when i was a lad i was a Labourer for my old man who was a Plasterer. Once upon a time We were working in a miserable old ladys living room. As you will know Plastering is a bit tricky and good light is essential, so even though it was daytime we had the light...
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