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  1. M

    led bulbs damaged ?

    hi called to job today where the bulbs were changed to LED gu10 x4 a few weeks ago . the customer said that they all failed at the same time . removed and fitted halogen and all was good . took these back out and looked a bit further into the wiring and found that the switch was in the...
  2. M

    2394 little help

    Iam getting ready to sit my written part fr 2394 and theres acouple of inspections im struggling wih. one of the practice qestions mentioned listing 5 checks you would carry out and the reason why exmple plastic conduit 1. the conduit system- check its not damaged and its complete throught out...
  3. B

    fire damage job

    Hi Chaps, I have been asked to price up a fire damaged flat and was after some advice... I was thinking to carry our a EICR firstly to highlight any non compliances and obviously to assess the fire damage etc. The fire in question apparently was only in the front room but almost every ceiling...
  4. uksparks

    Neutral Earth Fault

    Hi, ok ok so I tested this old 3036 board a week ago ready to change today, all ok, nothing bad. went today to change the board, changed it all etc, had to extend two legs, but other than that, nice job. i go to switch it on prior to testing like you do, and one of the RCDs won't hold...
  5. S

    110v socket outlet spring cover damaged ofr missing

    I carry out PATs of all types of electrical equipment. I was recently asked as to whether I would fail a 110v extension lead ,splitter box or transformer because the spring cover on the socket outlet was eirher missing or broken. when investigating it seems to be a bit of a grey area with...
    • sparky005486
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    • 110v cover damaged missing outlet socket socket outlet
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: The Welcome Forum
  6. L

    Replacing damaged Consumer unit

    Just a quick one. Am I correct in saying that replacing a consumer unit that has been damaged by arcs, sparks and heat is not notifiable under Part P? Quote: "2.7 Regulation 12(6A) sets out electrical installation work that is notifiable. All other electrical installation work is not notifiable...
  7. A

    30v on 2way switch when turned off??

    Went to a job today, where the client had removed 3 halogen bulbs to install LEDs. When the light was turned off from one side it would make the bulbs flicker with switch off, but if it is switched from other side it was ok. I dissconnected 2way switch and if was working fine. There is a new cu...
    • aaelectric
    • Thread
    • 2way cable damaged off switch tester turned turned off when
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  8. P

    RCD keeps tripping??

    No, don't panic, this isn't a plea for help, just sympathy. Asked to check out a bungalow this morning, (friend of the wife) apparently the "big switch in the fuseboard keeps tripping?" Oh well, turned up with the family in toe as I thought this won't take long. Old Wylex board with BS 4293 RCD...
    • Paultrim123321
    • Thread
    • damaged family fault fitting found keeps rcd tripping
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  9. T

    Effect of Lightning Strikes on a Building

    Good evening guys, I have just had a call to go and have a look at a hotel tomorrow that was hit by lightning yesterday morning. All i know is that its a 2 story building and was hit and now has a hole in the roof and that there is no lightning protection system in place. They are worried that...
    • Tim
    • Thread
    • building check damaged effect insurance lightning
    • Replies: 41
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  10. P

    Advice - damaged panel

    Would appreciate some advice... We have a damaged panel (cricket ball!) Looking at the daily generation figures in similar (hot & sunny!) weather before and after, it doesn't appear to be having any noticeable effect on generation. However I'm concerned when (if?!) it rains, water could get in...
  11. jason121

    Panel Damaged

    We have had our first phone call about a damaged panel. System been in well over 18months. Glass shattered on Sanyo HIT 250 panel. Has anyone had this yet and just wondering the best place to start the process of replacing with new. Thanks in advance
  12. D

    Damaged On Site Guide

    Just spent another £20 on another on site guide which seemed to deteriorate at the first hint of a drop of water. I've been looking for an alternative reference guide to keep in the van to protect the more expensive books. Found one at www.dottweb.co.uk which has a decent amount of info in it...
  13. E

    Damaged Cable Help??

    Ok so iv just been called out to a job where a builder has put a pick axe through a 35mm 3core armored cable supplying a house (its a submain from a meter housing). So my question is does any one know of a waterproof connection for this size of cable i cant seem to find one and my suppliers...
  14. A

    Fire damaged flory in false ceiling

    Hello all, Just been to look at a fire damaged light fitting in a shop. A component inside the fitting had over heated and melted through the diffuser and started a fire. I have found the problem was this little critter: Obviously this one is from another fitting that was fine. The burned...
  15. D

    low voltage effects on low voltage starters

    I was recently asked to check some faults at an older persons community housing complex. Passive RCD sockets had locked out and were in fact damaged and a high number of fluorescent light starters were also damaged. When I was called out I passed a gang of workers from the local electricity...
    • dan7202
    • Thread
    • damaged electricians' talk low voltage supply voltage volts
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  16. S

    EICR on a Flood Damaged Property

    Good Morning All, I will start by stating that the property concerned is a restaurant where I have now isolated the original electrical systems because of water ingress. Being from Yorkshire we have been hit by flooding yet again recently and I have been asked to perform an EICR on a flooded...
    • SYKRAPS
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    • damaged eicr electricians' talk flood insurance lighting property rated water
    • Replies: 9
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  17. J

    Can EICR damage TV?

    Hi guys Did an EICR last week in a council house and the occupant has complained to the council that during my testing I've damaged her TV! I did an insulation resistance test with line and neutral linked together, to earth. I normally do it at 250V then, if the reading is healthy, at 500V...
    • jimmy_one_ball
    • Thread
    • after damage damaged eicr electricians' talk neutral
    • Replies: 28
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  18. C

    damaged swa cable

    hi, had a customer call me after he put a spade through his armoured cable supply to his garage, wants me to joint cable undergroung which is fine i thought, obviously using the appropriate jointing kit etc, but now he has asked the question if a socket could be added at the damaged point of...
    • currie123
    • Thread
    • cable damaged electricians' talk swa
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: UK Electrical Forum
  19. 1

    JCB ProSmart Phone...

    Mine has just arrived today and currently sat on charge. My thoughts are that it's got to be better than the BlackBerry Curve that I've been using for the last 18 months. I did a forum search to see if anything had been posted about this bit of kit and couldn't find anything so I'll share my...
    • 1shortcircuit
    • Thread
    • anything damaged electricians' talk looks phone still
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Electrician Talk Forum
  20. J

    damaged swa

    We've had some contractors digging out for us and they've skinned the outer pva revealing the swa. Of course they had a 'no fault' clause. What can I use to repair the 150mm damage. Joint, tape or ??
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